Agenda item - Q1 Performance Report Update

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Q1 Performance Report Update

Minutes:

26.1    An officer gave a brief overview of the Performance report. It was stated that there were some areas of concern in regards to empty properties and the removal of bulk rubbish. It was stated that the initial page had 9/39 areas that were underperforming however there were several other indicators that highlighted improvement. It was further stated that performance had improved generally over the last quarter.

 

26.2    Residents had the following enquiries, statements and concerns:

 

·         A resident noted the increase in rent arrears for those on universal credit.

·         A resident further noted that performance appeared worse than before.

 

26.3    Officers responded to residents’ statements, concerns and enquiries with the following:

 

·         It was confirmed that there was an increase in rent arrears.

·         It was further stated that this was in part due to more tenants enrolling to Universal Credit. It was also note that various logistical issues regarding the waiting time for the initial payment was also a reason for the increase.

·         It was stated that 24 of 39 that were on target and that a wide range of factors contributed to the issue, 

·         It was stated that in some cases investments in work for long term gain caused short term issues.

·         It was agreed that possession of tenancy was difficult.

26.4    AGREED – that the report be noted.

 


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