Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Housing Services Manager providing a review of the existing tenant involvement policy which was last approved in January 2012.

The Group had before it a report * from the Housing Services Manager (HSM) reviewing the existing Tenant Involvement Policy which was now due for review.

The HSM stated that the report set out the Council’s commitment and contractual obligations to tenants which included an equality duty under the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 and there was some discussion regarding the obligation to consult secure tenants on changes to tenancy agreement. It was noted that it is good practice to provide tenants with training if necessary to enable them to participate and make a contribution.

Unfortunately the Group had only been sent a copy of the policy itself the day prior to the meeting, therefore there had not been enough time to consider the matter thoroughly enough in advance of the meeting.

RESOLVED that consideration of the Tenant Involvement Policy be deferred until the next meeting.

(Proposed by Cllr D K Knowles and seconded by Cllr E M Andrews)

Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.