The Housing &
Regeneration Scrutiny Sub Committee will undertake overview and
scrutiny, pertaining to housing matters. This will include:
(a)
Reviewing and/or scrutinise decisions made or actions taken in
connection with the discharge of the Council’s housing
functions.
(b)
Advising the Mayor or Cabinet of key issues/questions arising in
relation to housing reports due to be considered by the Mayor or
Cabinet.
(c)
Making reports and/or recommendations to the full Council and/or
the Mayor or Cabinet in connection with the discharge of housing
functions.
(d)
Delivering (c) by organising an annual work programme, drawing on
the knowledge and priorities of the council, registered providers,
and other stakeholders, that will identify relevant topics or
issues that can be properly scrutinised.
(e)
Holding service providers to account, where recent performance
fails to meet the recognised standard, by looking at relevant
evidence and make recommendations for service improvements.
(f)
Considering housing matters affecting the area or its inhabitants,
including where these matters have been brought to the attention of
the sub-committee by tenant and resident associations, or members
of the general public.
(g)
The Sub-Committee will report annually to the
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on its work.
The Sub-Committee to engage the public in its
work. Details of how you can get involved can be found in the
scrutiny section on our
ways of
participation page
Web
Casts
Films of recent meetings are
available to view (external site).
Useful links:
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Council Constitution