Agenda item - Round Robin

Each association is invited to share their ideas on “what would make it easier to engage with residents?”

27.1    Residents had the following statements, enquiries and concerns:

·         Residents stated frustration from tenants at the lack of action by BHCC following meetings. It was believed that a BHCC presence was not being felt or seen

·         Stated that problems in communication have arisen

·         Stated that the Lewes Group Consortium noted a lack of interest might lead to a lack of future engagement

·         Another resident stated that the dissolution of the Lewes Group Consortium was a benefit for another north area group as their groups’ attendance has risen as a result of this exodus

27.2    Officers responded to resident’s statements, enquiries and concerns with the following:

·         An officer offered an apology in regards to residents felt the language implemented was off putting to potential new members

27.3    The chair clarified that the Lewes Consortium had to transition from formal to informal group.