Agenda item - Minutes of the previous meeting

2.1       Councillor Mears referred to paragraph 67.1 in relation to the closure of the Oxford Street Housing Office.  She had read the Health & Safety report and Incident Survey which caused her concern.  She asked why the building was bought at great expense and allowed to deteriorate to such an extent.

2.2       Councillor Mears referred to paragraph 71.4 in relation to Supporting People.  She was concerned that there had been no proper report on this matter.  She would like to see a report from Adult Social Care detailing what steps were in place to address problems.  She was concerned that a £10m budget was allocated to Adult Social Care and not Housing Services. 

2.3       Councillor Mears referred the new Neighbourhood and Communities Committee and said that she was aware that there was a member of the administration with responsibility for rough sleepers.  She asked which committee should be presented with reports on rough sleepers. 

2.4       The Chair stated that that there was a need for Housing Committee reports on both Oxford Street and Supporting People.  

2.5       Councillor Gibson echoed Councillor Mears’ concerns about Supporting People issues.  He noted that there was no report on financial modelling ( in relation to Living Rent calculations) as stated in paragraph 69.5.  The Chair stated that there would be a full and detailed report to the next meeting of the committee.

2.6       RESOLVED -  (1) That the minutes of the Housing Committee held on 4 March 2015 be agreed and signed as a correct record.