Agenda item

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

Members received a report of the Director of Community & Children’s Services which provided an update on the City of London Corporation’s Social Housing Estates. The report had been compiled in collaboration with Allocated Members, who took an active interest in their estates, championing residents and local staff and engaging with residents.

In response to a Member’s question, the Director advised that strong operational links were in place with other boroughs’ Health and Wellbeing Boards, but strategic links needed to be strengthened. Officers reported that the final report and recommendation from the City Surveyor was awaited with regard to Great Arthur House; Members expressed their concern with how long this had taken, and were advised by officers that residents had been kept consistently informed and that delays were unavoidable as there was only one company able to make the windows. In response to a query from a Member regarding CCTV on Middlesex Street, officers reported that monies were anticipated for the end of the month.  

The Sub Committee thanked the Area Manager for her work, as this was her last meeting.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.