Issue - meetings

Councillor Draycott

The report seeks approval to a proposed new structure for tenants and the Council to engage in meaningful discussion about landlord issues.

Councillor Draycott, the Cabinet Member for Housing submitted a report seeking approval to a proposed new structure for tenants and the Council to engage in meaningful discussion about landlord issues.  An amended report was circulated with an additional recommendation which allowed further consultation to take place with the tenants and authorised the Director of Housing to make any subsequent amendments.  It was noted that it was also hoped to include residents as well as tenants in the proposals.

RESOLVED:

(1)that the following be approved in principle:-

(a)that the funding for the Leicester Federation of Tenants Association cease as soon as possible and be redirected to the new Community Associations;

(b)that it be noted that additional funding of £70,000 would be required for areas with no premises and no workers;

(c)that a Landlord Board be formed as set out in the report instead of Tier 1 that would make rent recommendations to Cabinet; and

(2)that the Director of Housing be given delegated authority to make detailed amendments and implement the recommendations following further discussions with tenants.