DECISION

1.    To note the results of the consultation on the future of services for people living in council homes, as set out in paragraph 3.6 of the report.

2.    To authorise the transfer of housing management services back in-house for the reasons set out in the report and authorise the relevant Corporate Directors following consultation with the Mayor to undertake the following:

      i.        Serving notice to terminate the Management Agreement with Tower Hamlets Homes.

    ii.        Approval of organisational structures including amending or adding structures to accommodate staff and services transferring into the Council.

   iii.        Staff consultation and administration of the transfer of staff under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) regulations.

   iv.        Transfer of budgets and financial processes.

    v.        Resolution of contract novation and other legal issues.

   vi.        Establishment of new governance arrangements.

  vii.        Co-production of a tenants and leaseholders’ engagement strategy.

 viii.        Such other actions as are reasonably incidental and necessary to allow for the Council's Housing Management function to be delivered “in house” such as the appointment of consultants and other resources to support the move back in house.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

Director of Housing (K. Swift)