Agenda item

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

Members considered a report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services which provided a regular update on the Almshouses.  Members commended the new money advisory service and noted that the Chairman and Deputy Chairman were sighted on the background of all new residents .  Members were reminded that new residents were required to meet a set criteria, applications can be received via Lambeth Council and local community groups.  The Sheltered Housing Manager is also a member of the East London Almshouses Association, which met twice a year to consider issues affecting Almshouses estate management.  The Almshouses Association also offers a free vacancy section on their website via which officers have received requests for accommodation.  Officers advised that the standards of occupancy were reviewed regularly, in line with the HRA allocations scheme. 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.