Issue - meetings

Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction).

Members were provided with the draft Housing Revenue Account estimates for 2013/14. It was noted that the budget was linked to the Council’s priorities and business plans and had also undergone consultation with tenants. A Member suggested that consultation with those already in council properties was not the most representative as they would favour improvements to their homes over the building of new homes.

In response to Members questions, the following was noted:

• An increase in Right to Buy had been seen over the previous quarter;
• Convergence was anticipated during 2015/16;
• The 20% sample for the stock condition survey was an unusually large sample but therefore felt to be more representative. Officers agreed to bring this to the next meeting of the Commission.