The Housing 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, DCLG Commissioners or Cabinet of key issues/questions arising in relation to housing reports due to be considered by the Mayor, DCLG Commissioners or Cabinet;

(c)  Making reports and/or recommendations to the full Council and/or the Mayor, DCLG Commissioners 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.