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This report introduces and provides an update on the progress of the Tackling Homelessness Transformation Programme.

The Committee RESOLVED:

This report seeks approval to adopt a revised policy and process for the management of mobility scooters in blocks of flats, including an approach to enforcement should it be required. 

The Committee RESOLVED:

·       That the revised policy and process for the management of mobility scooters in blocks of flats including an enforcement approach (if necessary/required) are approved by the Committee for implementation.

Purpose of report:

·       To note and comment on the Housing & Consumer Standards Programme (H&CSP) improvement plan summary.

·       To note and comment on the business as usual and H&CSP landlord compliance performance updates.

·       To seek approval for the proposed enhanced strategic reporting suite covering the council’s social landlord function.

·       To note and comment on the update on landlord compliance and building safety related corporate risks.

·       To note for information the summary H&CSP governance map.

·       To seek approval for the learning and development proposal for the Homes & Housing Delivery Committee.

The Committee RESOLVED:

1.      Note the Housing & Consumer Standards Programme (H&CSP) Improvement Plan summary.

2.      Note the business as usual (BAU) and H&CSP Landlord Compliance performance updates.

3.      Approves the proposed enhanced strategic reporting suite covering the council’s social landlord function.

4.      Notes the update on landlord compliance and building safety related corporate risks.

5.      Notes the summary H&CSP governance map.

6.      Approves the Learning and Development proposal for the Homes & Housing Delivery Committee.

This report provides the Committee with the Annual Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report for complaints handled by Bristol City Council Landlord Services in 2023/24. This is in line with Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code. 

The Committee RESOLVED:

This report is to note the Housing and Landlord Services financial forecast at period 4 (P4) against the approved budget as at the end of May 2024.

The Committee RESOLVED:

This paper is ‘to follow’.

The Committee RESOLVED:

·       That the Committee for Homes and Housing Delivery temporarily pause the development of a Private Rented Sector Strategy until the new national policy agenda has been implemented.