Agenda item

Questions on Matters Relating to the Work of the Sub Committee

Meeting of Housing Management and Almshouses Sub (Community and Children's Services) Committee, Thursday, 30th January, 2014 1.45 pm (Item 8.)

Minutes:

A Member asked a question regarding emergency access to tower block residences in the event of a fire, and the Director of Community and Children’s Services replied that this was a known issue and a number of meetings had been set up with the Borough Commander to agree a plan of action. It was also noted that as properties became void, additional fire safety measures were being installed to gradually upgrade the entire housing stock.

Another Member asked a question regarding interaction with tenants and local Councillors in other Boroughs, and officers responded that quarterly residents meetings were held on each estate and that Local Councillors were invited to attend Allocated Member visits and an on-going dialogue was being facilitated.