Decision details

Arising from a *report of the Head of Housing and Property Services and a recommendation from the Decent and Affordable Homes Policy Development Group, the PDG had recommended that the revised policy be adopted.

The Cabinet Member for Housing outlined the contents of the report stating that he acknowledged that not all of our tenants would want to get involved.  All tenants were consulted on their views in relation to tenant involvement.  The results demonstrated a high level of apathy.  Over 3000 households were sent a questionnaire survey but only 122 responses were received either by post or online.  29 tenants were invited to attend a focus group to give us their views, but, unfortunately, this was not very well attended, with only 3 attending.

Consideration was given to the lack of involvement by tenants and that this was seen in a positive light in that tenants were happy with the support they were receiving.

RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Decent and Affordable Homes Policy Development Group be approved.

(Proposed by Chairman)

Note: *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.