Agenda item - Any Other Business

37.1    The Head of Income Involvement & Improvement informed the Panel that the Mutual Exchange Incentives report was agreed at the Housing & New Homes Committee; therefore, if tenants knew of residents looking for a mutual exchange, they should contact the Housing department.

37.2    Joseph Macrae noted that there was a problem with cars driving and parking on grass verges, which had been reported on a state inspection; however he had not had any feedback on this. The Head of Tenancy Services agreed to report the query to the feedback team. Councillor Barnett noted that Councillor Gilbey was involved in a scheme to prevent cars driving on grass verges, and she agreed to contact her and feedback.

37.3    In response to Councillor Peltzer Dunn, the Head of Income Involvement & Improvement explained that tenants are encouraged to report problems to the individual teams.

37.4    In response to Chief Blackbear, Councillor Peltzer Dunn noted that the fire authority did not have concern regarding mobility scooters being kept in the communal hallways. The Head of Tenancy Services agreed to feedback to Chief Blackbear and Councillor Peltzer Dunn with further information.

37.5    The Chair requested feedback from the emergency sub-panel held 26 January regarding the budget proposals. The following feedback was given:

·         The information was basic and was focussed on existing budgets, rather than the future budget proposals.

·         The discussion was unfocussed and residents felt uncomfortable to comment and get involved.

·         Would have been helpful to have the papers before the meeting. It was noted that the meeting was short notice and could not have despatched the papers in advance.

·         The Panel agreed that having a budget meeting in September 2016 would be helpful.