Agenda item

To approve the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting on 4 July 2016.

RESOLVED – That the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 4 July 2016 be approved as a correct record.

Matters Arising

DWP Grant

Members were pleased to note that the carry-forward had been agreed, and the same level of support to vulnerable households transitioning to universal credit could continue.

Housing and Planning Act

The Chairman asked officers to keep liaising with the Government to ensure the views of the Corporation, as a non-party political organisation, were known.

Communications Strategy for Projects

Officers advised that a communications strategy had been drafted for major works and developments and a Communications Officer was being recruited to oversee its delivery. In response to a Member’s questions, officers undertook to bring the draft strategy to this Committee at their next meeting and include an update on the Middlesex Street works on the next monthly communication to residents.