Agenda item

To receive the minutes and reports of the various working parties.

The committee received updates from working parties of the Barbican Estate.

With regard to the Leaseholder Service Charge Working Party update, the committee noted that errors in repairs and maintenance estimate charges for four estate blocks had led to confusion for residents and not been clearly explained.

With regard to the Asset Management Working Party update, the committee discussed the need for proper project management of the stock condition survey and that the stock condition should be considered in the long-term.

With regard to the Underfloor Heating Working Party update, the committee noted that the Comptroller and City Solicitor’s Department had provided advice on lease amendments to allow for individual controls. Officers agreed to take up the matter further with the Comptroller and City Solicitor’s Department to seek a resolution to the issue.