Agenda item - Resident Involvement

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13.1    Resident Involvement Manager, introduced the report which highlighted work carried out with various members including people who attended City Assembly, results of consultations held with residents and stated the request to change City Assembly to a City Wide Conference in light of an attendance drop in the last year and a half. She also noted that the Lewes Road consortium meeting felt it should be later or on Saturday; a compromise has been sought.

13.2    John Marchant raised an issue of accessibility and problems with the date requested being too close to Christmas, he also stated concerns such as parking charges.

13.3    Becky Purnell stated due to the venue’s central location many public transport facilities were close by. The time could be reviewed.

13.4    Tracey Cox enquired if other venues could be considered such as the housing centre.

13.5    Ododo Dafe agreed that other venues could be considered such as King’s House canteen on a Saturday or Bartholomew House foyer, she stated that Becky Purnell could take that request to group.

13.6    Tracey Cox enquired if childcare costs would be covered.

13.7    Becky Purnell confirmed this would be provided.

13.8    Becky Purnell stated EDB panel is to take place on the 13^th November.

13.9    Tracey Cox stated that despite the change of date to November work has still not started quicker.

13.10  Becky Purnell stated time was needed ensure homes were eligible for a fence via EDB. She noted that concerns have been reported.

13.11  Tracey Cox stated this should be heard at all other area panels.

13.12  Ododo Dafe confirmed that this has not been mentioned at other area panels.

13.13  Becky Purnell stated the intention to bring it to the next EDB meeting on the 13^th November 2015.

13.14  Barbara Castleton stated that tenant reps were told bids had to be presented by November to give time to get everything priced so work can be carried out in April.

13.15  Chair stated this will be raised at the next EDB meeting.

13.16  RESOLVED – That the report be noted.