Agenda item - Improve Your Estates Programme

21.1    The panel considered a presentation on the Improve Your Estates Program, it was stated that currently a wide range of projects were being undertaken. Key projects were detailed such as Housing Officers being employed to address untidy gardens around the city and a discretionary gardening and decorating scheme for people aged over 70 not in receipt of benefits.

21.2    A resident requested that they be kept up to date on the projects announced.

21.3    An officer notified the panel that 2 apprentices were working alongside the Housing Officer in tending to untidy gardens.

21.4    The Chair stated that promotion of the projects should be city wide as well as across all area panels, the chair further agreed with resident’s concerns of untidy gardens.

21.5    RESOLVED – that the panel agreed to note the report.