Agenda
PDF 174 KBVenue: Meeting Room G.01, Ground Floor, City Hall, 115 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FZ
Contact: Katie Jordan, Senior Governance Officer, email: katie.jordan@leicester.gov.uk Kirsty Wootton, Senior Governance Services Officer, email: kirsty.wootton@leicester.gov.uk
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Welcome and Apologies for Absence To issue a welcome to those present, and to confirm if there are any apologies for absence.
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Declarations of Interests Members will be asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.
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Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Housing Scrutiny Commission held on 22 April 2025 have been circulated, and Members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.
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Membership of the Commission 2025-26 Members will be asked to note the membership of the Housing Scrutiny Commission for 2025/26:
Councillor Molly O’Neill (Chair) Councillor Deepak Bajaj (Vice Chair) Councillor Karen Pickering Councillor Mohinder Singh Sangha Councillor Syed Zaman Councillor Jaiantilal Gopal Councillor Ravi Mahesh Councillor Mick Gregg |
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Dates of the Commission 2025-26 Members are asked to note the commission meeting dates as follows:
· Thursday 10 July 2025 · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Tuesday 11 November 2025 · Tuesday 13 January 2026 · Tuesday 17 March 2026 · Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
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Scrutiny Terms of Reference Members are asked to note the scrutiny terms of reference. |
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Chairs Announcements The Chair is invited to make any announcements as they see fit. |
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Questions, Representations and Statements of Case Any questions, representations and statements of case submitted in accordance with the Council’s procedures will be reported.
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Petitions Any petitions received in accordance with Council procedures will be reported.
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Housing Scrutiny Overview This report provides an overview of the Housing Division. Members will have the opportunity to ask questions and request any necessary clarifications. |
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Income Collection Annual Update The Director of Housing submits a report to provide an update on the progress of rent arrears within the general housing stock for the financial year April 2024 to March 2025. |
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Stock Condition - Property MOT The Director of Housing submits an update on how the Council manages the condition of its homes, as a social landlord, with a focus on compliance with the new Social Housing Regulation Act 2024. The report is for information. |
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The Director of Housing submits an update on how the Housing Division manages fire safety in its residential buildings. It is for information.
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PRS Strategy/Renters Reform Bill The Director of housing submits a report which outlines the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill, the Supported Housing Act 2023 (regulations), and the introduction of the Private Rented Sector Strategy. Additional documents: |
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Members of the Commission will be asked to consider the work programme and make suggestions for additional items as it considers necessary. |
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Any Other Urgent Business |