Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director of Community and Children’s Services.

The Committee received a report of the Executive Director, Community and Children’s Services in respect of the service charge outrun for 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024 for the Barbican Estate.

A Member commented that the report was much improved this year in terms of format and explanations.

Further clarity on the £575,172 underspend on general repairs was requested. The Assistant Director explained that there could be multiple factors contributing to this variance and agreed to investigate and report back.

Regarding sharing the appendix with Willoughby House, the Assistant Director advised that the figures were not final and could be subject to amendment..

A Member raised a question in relation to the Q3 service charge bill and asked when and how residents will receive reimbursement. The Assistant Director reminded the Committee that some heating liabilities from 2022/23 were outstanding and would be collected from leaseholders thus reducing the amount reimbursed.. He advised the Committee that further work was required to finalise the situation which could be hampered by resourcing issues within the BEO. However, he expected their resolution by April 2025.

RESOLVED, that – the report and its contents be noted.