Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director, Community & Children’s Services.

The Sub-Committee received a report of the Executive Director, Community & Children’s Services updating Members with information on how the City of London Corporation, through its Housing Team, is ensuring that its homes on its twelve social housing estates are managed in a way that to comply with current health and safety legislation, best practice, and regulatory standards relating to fire safety.

The following points were noted:

• The report provided an update on the current status of fire safety measures across HRA properties, highlighting specific estates and ongoing projects.
• Alms Houses: Officers provided an update on the recent London Fire Brigade (LFB) audit of the arms houses. The LFB identified a few concerns, but no notice of deficiency was issued, indicating satisfaction with the progress of remedial actions.
• Resident Satisfaction: Members noted the high satisfaction rate (96%) with the replacement fire doors at Yorkway and Holloway Estates, commending the work done.