Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence and notice of appointment of substitutes.

To receive any questions relating to items on the Agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

To record any interests on agenda matters.

To consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 8^th August 2023.

To receive any announcements that the Chairman may wish to make.

To receive a report from the Deputy Chief Executive and Corporate Manager for Public Health, Regulation and Housing presenting to Member’s the updated Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) which covers the period 2024/25 to 2028/29 for both the General Fund (GF) and Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and considering initial savings options.

To receive a report from the Corporate Manager for Public Health, Regulation and Housing setting out how Mid Devon Housing will address issues of damp, mould and condensation within the Council’s tenanted and leasehold housing stock.

To receive a report from The Corporate Manager for Public Health, Regulation and Housing. MDH, as a social landlord, incurs costs that arise from works and other activities which are normally the responsibility of the tenant, including repair of damage, pest control, and property cleans and clearances. The MDH Recharges Policy seeks to define the circumstances where such recharges occur and make clear MDH’s intention to recover such costs.

To receive a report the Corporate Manager for Public Health, Regulation and Housing. In line with the provisions of the Tenant Involvement and Empowerment Standard, all Registered Providers of social housing (RPs) are required to ensure that tenants are given a wide range of opportunities to influence and be involved in policy development work; decision-making in relation to service delivery; scrutiny of their landlord’s performance; and the setting of strategic priorities. 

To receive a report from the Corporate Manager for Public Health, Regulation and Housing on the consultation published by the Regulator for Social Housing regarding proposed changes to the fees regime.  If adopted, the Council, as a Registered Provider of Social Housing, will be required to make a payment, based on the numbers of homes in the housing stock.  This will represent a significant change due to the fact that up until now, local authorities have not been required to make any payments to the regulator in support of the regulatory function. 

To receive a presentation on Neighbourhood Management.

Members are asked to note that the following items are already identified in the work programme for the next meeting:

·       Update on the Refugee Schemes

·       Draft budget proposals for 2024/2025

·       Tenancy Inspection Policy

·       Private Sector Housing Fees & Charges

·       Review of Tenancy Agreements – Project Plan.

·       Performance dashboard

Note: This item is limited to 10 minutes. There should be no discussion on the items raised.