Agenda item

The Deputy Chairman took the Chair for this item, as the Chairman has not been granted a dispensation to speak on this matter.

Members considered a report of the Town Clerk in respect of Housing Governance, which sought the Committee’s views and any potential amendments which might be made, particularly in relation to the future of the Barbican Residential Committee, and the impact that any changes might have on the remit and activities of the Community and Children’s Services Committee. 

The Deputy Chairman read a statement setting out the Chairman’s views on any potential changes, strongly opposing any proposal to create a Grand Housing Committee and expressing frustration at not being able to present his views directly to the Committee.  This view was shared by Members.  The Chairman of the Housing Management and Almshouses Sub-Committee stated that any changes would have to show they had a neutral or positive impact on the work of his sub-committee. A further view was expressed in that that there was nothing wrong with the present governance arrangements and all that was needed was a way of encouraging non-residents to join the Barbican Residential Committee.

RESOLVED: That the report and views, as outlined above, be noted.