Agenda item - HOUSING PERFORMANCE REPORT QUARTER 1 2023/24

(15 Minutes)

5 – HOUSING PERFORMANCE REPORT QUARTER 1 2023/24

5.1Martin Reid delivered the report for this item.

5.2Emma Salcombe raised concerns regarding the roof in the walkway to the rear of Essex Place, citing that the issue had persisted for over four years due to poor-quality repair jobs. Emma Salcombe stated that there was a focus on quick fixes rather than permanent solutions.

a.    ACTION – Martin Reid / Grant Ritchie to follow up with Emma Salcombe regarding leaking roof in the walkway to the rear of Essex Place.

5.3Sarah Sweeney raised concerns regarding slippery terracotta tiles.

5.4Eileen Stewart raised concerns regarding slippery tiles at Somerset Point.

a.    ACTION – Geof Gage to look into slippery tiles in cases raised by Sarah Sweeney and Eileen Stewart.

5.5Martin Reid stated that various measures were planned to reduce running costs of accommodation such as providing housing stock with more efficient insulation and solar photovoltaic panels to improve energy efficiency.