Agenda item - Chair's Communications

57.1    The Chair gave the following communications:

            “I am pleased to let you know that Resident Inspectors will be taking part in a        training event developed in partnership with a new organisation -  South East Training      Uniting People, also known as SETUP.  This group brings Resident Involvement    officers from Brighton and Hove together with officers in similar jobs in Eastbourne &      Lewes District Council, Wealden District Council, Optivo Housing Association,        Brighton Housing Trust and Seaside Homes.

            This event was suggested by Brighton and Hove and will be led by a trainer from TPAS, a national group promoting tenant participation.  Our Resident Inspectors will            meet residents from the other organisations, so as well as being a training event it will also be a great opportunity to network and share ideas.  Please get in touch with the            Resident Involvement team if you are interested in taking part, or have an idea for    future training events.

            Also on the subject of training, a member of the Resident Involvement team recently attended a Dementia Awareness event run by the Dementia Friends group.  The trainer has offered to come along to association meetings  and run a 45 minute            session to raise aware about dementia and the support that is available for people    with the condition, their family and carers.  If any association would like to arrange     this, please let the Resident Involvement team know and they will put you  in touch            with the trainer.

            I am also very happy to share the news that Martin Reid is to take up a secondment position as Assistant Director, Housing until April 2020.  Martin was previously  Head      of Housing Strategy, Property & Investment.  I am sure you will want to join me in     wishing Martin the best of luck in his new role.”

            He also confirmed that the RI had set up tomorrow for meeting from 12 – 2pm.