Agenda and minutes
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 84 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the minutes. |
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Forward Work Programme 18/19 PDF 19 KB Minutes: The
Committee noted the Forward Work Programme. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The Committee chose to
scrutinise the following Cabinet Board items: Cabinet Board Proposals 3.1 Tai Tarian – Local Letting Policies The Committee received information in relation to
the Tai Tarian – Local Letting Policy as contained within the circulated
report. Members queried whether Tai Tarian had a statutory
duty to prevent homelessness. Members queried how many people were on the waiting
for Tai Tarian properties. The Director of Housing and
Corporate Services and Company Secretary for Tai Tarian stated that around
7,000 people were on the waiting list. Members
queried how many people were identified as homeless on the waiting list.
Officers stated that there were around 450, but this did not necessarily mean
that they were homeless as such, some people may be in temporary accommodation
waiting for their own property. Officers added that a breakdown of statistics
in relation to the waiting list could be provided. Members stated that the
information would be useful. Members
referred to paragraph three on page 18 of the report, and questioned whether
half of the properties were out of the reach of homeless people. The Director
of Housing and Corporate Services and Company Secretary for Tai Tarian stated
that this was only the case for new builds and for the first occupiers. The Director of Housing and Corporate
Services and Company Secretary for Tai Tarian informed the Committee that 50%
of nominations would come from the Authority’s
Housing Options Team (HOT). The
Director of Housing and Corporate Services and Company Secretary for Tai Tarian
added that 750 to 800 properties would be available to
homeless persons across the county borough in addition to the new builds due to
come on line. Members questioned whether under the Tai Tarian allocation, would
those with homeless needs identified not be able to apply for a new build
property. The Director of Housing and Corporate Services and Company Secretary
for Tai Tarian reported that under the Tai Tarian allocation those identified
with homeless needs would not be able to apply, but would be given priority for
the other 750-800 properties available within the county borough. Members
queried whether those in urgent need were identified on the waiting list, and
if so, did officers have an estimate of the figure. Officers stated that they
did not have the information to hand, but believed it to be approximately two
hundred people without permanent residence. The Director of Housing and
Corporate Services and Company Secretary for Tai Tarian added that in some
instances that those on the waiting lists were not always bidding for
properties as they were waiting for particular properties in specific areas. Members
questioned how many were bidding for properties and how many were not. Members
stated that it was important for the Committee to see these figures. Members
added that there were reasons why some clients were not bidding for properties,
for example, if somebody from Bryn was being offered a property in Sandfields
they would be reluctant to accept this offer. Members questioned ... view the full minutes text for item 3. |
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Pre-Scrutiny Minutes: The Committee chose to scrutinise the
following items: Cabinet Board Proposals 5.1 Former Brynsiriol
Senior Citizens Centre, Cymmer, Port Talbot The Committee received
information in relation to Former Brynsiriol Senior
Citizens Centre, Cymmer, Port Talbot as contained
within the circulated report. Members welcomed the
revised bid received by officers for the property. Following scrutiny, the
Committee were supportive of the proposals to be considered at Cabinet Board. |