Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Thriving Economy)

The Delivery Plan sets out what Stockport Homes will deliver during the period 2016-2021; how it and the Council will work together and how tenants, the Council and other stakeholders can measure the success of Stockport Homes in achieving its objectives. The document is an appendix to the Management Agreement between Stockport Homes and the Council and sets all the outputs of Stockport Homes, the key performance requirement of the services and includes the performance standards expected. The objectives and targets detailed within the Delivery Plan are directly in line with the Council’s Housing Strategy and aims to contribute towards the Council’s wider strategic priorities. The Delivery Plan also details the financial, staffing and governance resources required to enable Stockport Homes to deliver the services with skill, care and diligence.

The Executive is recommended to approve the Stockport Homes Delivery Plan 2016 – 2021.

Officer contact: Andy Kippax, 0161 474 4319, andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Thriving Economy) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive to consider the Stockport Homes Delivery Plan that set out what Stockport Homes will deliver during the period 2016-2021; how it and the Council will work together and how tenants, the Council and other stakeholders can measure the success of Stockport Homes in achieving its objectives.

RESOLVED – That the Stockport Homes Delivery Plan 2016-21 be approved.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive.

The Delivery Plan sets out what Stockport Homes will deliver during the period 2016-2021; how it and the Council will work together and how tenants, the Council and other stakeholders can measure the success of Stockport Homes in achieving its objectives. The document is an appendix to the Management Agreement between Stockport Homes and the Council and sets all the outputs of Stockport Homes, the key performance requirement of the services and includes the performance standards expected.

The Delivery Plan will be reviewed in 2018/19 to ensure they remain relevant and new Plans will be produced for 2021-6.  It should be noted that both have been developed during a period of significant change in housing policy.  It is impossible to predict the impact on Stockport Homes’ business of a range of pending Government initiatives so these Plans attempt to provide as clear a direction for the company and as much assurance for the Council as possible under the circumstances.

The Scrutiny Committee is recommended to consider and comment on the Stockport Homes Delivery Plan 2014-15 and note the report.

Officer contact: Andy Kippax on 474 4319 or email: andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the Stockport Homes Delivery Plan 2016-2021.  The Delivery Plan set out what Stockport Homes would deliver during the period 2016-2021; how it and the Council would work together and how tenants, the Council and other stakeholders could measure the success of Stockport Homes in achieving its objectives..

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·        Further detail was requested on the £900,000 of savings associated with the introduction of a new Customer Relationship Management system.

·        It was confirmed that details of the income associated with the collection of water charges on behalf of United Utilities would be circulated to members of the Scrutiny Committee.

·        Concern was expressed by the apparent direction of travel within the Delivery Plan which emphasised commercial income, business opportunities and working in different sectors.  In response it was stated that the new management agreement entered into last year provided greater freedom to explore commercial opportunities,  however ay income derived from such ventures would be used to support the main business.

·        It was queried whether Stockport Homes would be able to continue to avoid the use of bed and breakfasts as temporary accommodation.   In response it was stated that this was not currently foreseeable, however it could not be ruled out in the future.

·        A discussion took place in relation to the management of a number of community centres by Stockport Homes and their ongoing viability.  It was stated that the Scrutiny Committee would receive reports in the future in relation to this matter.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.