Issue - items at meetings - Leasehold Payment Options and Updates

Resolved:

2.1       That committee notes the outcome of the consultation with tenants and leaseholders on proposals to make changes to the leaseholder payment options.

2.2       That committee note that the full financial, legal and other implications of the points arising from the consultation will need to be considered and recommendations arising from consultation on changes to the leaseholder payment options will be bought to the next meeting of Housing Committee to enable an informed decision.

2.3       That committee notes the progress in other areas of leasehold management as detailed in section 5 of this report.

25.1    The Assistant Director of Housing introduced the report to the committee.

          Questions

25.2    Councillor Mears was informed that the council did engage with residents and plans for further engagement are going ahead. The councillor expressed concerns regarding the Mears contract and was informed by the Chair that an independent review of the contract had been carried out.

25.3    Councillor Meadows was informed that the information relating to those who die with an equity release loan will be looked into and shared with the committee. It was noted that no appeals have been heard regarding the discretionary reduction of service charges. The results of the satisfaction survey will be shared with the councillors and it was also noted that the work of Resident Inspectors compliments but does not replace the work undertaken by our professional qualified council staff. It was confirmed that 100% of works are checked.

25.4     Councillor Williams was informed that the residents and leaseholders were engaged before COVID-19, however this was not possible during the pandemic. Resident inspectors are continuing to give feedback.

            Vote

25.5     A vote was taken, and the committee agreed by a unanimous vote to accept the recommendations.

RESOLVED:

2.1       That committee notes the outcome of the consultation with tenants and leaseholders on proposals to make changes to the leaseholder payment options.

2.2       That committee note that the full financial, legal and other implications of the points arising from the consultation will need to be considered and recommendations arising from consultation on changes to the leaseholder payment options will be bought to the next meeting of Housing Committee to enable an informed decision.

2.3       That committee notes the progress in other areas of leasehold management as detailed in section 5 of this report.