Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 4 July 2022.

The minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 4 July 2022 were approved as a correct record.

Councillors and Officers to declare any interests which they may have in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

No declarations of interest were made.

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Committee.

No urgent decisions were reported.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair on any matters within the powers and duties of the Committee, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.  (Questions must be submitted prior to the commencement of the meeting.  You can submit questions via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions).

No public questions were submitted.

To consider a report of the Executive Director of Resources.

The report provides Members with the Annual Report to customers for approval.

Member Committee is requested to provide comment and feedback on the Annual Report to Customers.

Officer contact: Verity Gleave, Tel: 07891 949395 Email: verity.gleave@stockporthomes.org.

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided Members with the Annual Report to customers for approval.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members appreciated the quality and length of the report.

·         Members asked whether the video could be circulated in local libraries?  In response, Members were advised that this would be done.

·         Could there be any discussion with the Council as part of a wider review?  Member Committee was advised that this was already being undertaken.

·         Members were keen that physical access to the report as well as digital access was possible.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Skylight & Customer Services

The report provides Member Committee with an update on the progress of the Customer Voice and Influence (CV&I) Strategy at the end of year two of delivery 2021-2022.

Member Committee is requested to note and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Rebecca Sweeton Email: Rebecca.sweeton@stockporthomes.org

The Director of Skylight & Customer Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided Member Committee with an update on the progress of the Customer Voice and Influence (CV&I) Strategy at the end of year two of delivery 2021-2022.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members queried how far the targeted engagement for younger people had progressed? In response, the Committee was advised that work was being carried out via youth workers, and feedback from young people was being received about their neighbourhoods and particular needs.

·         Members praised the Bridge apartments for Care Leavers as a very positive initiative.

·         Members asked if there were any instances where there was no engagement at all despite best endeavours?  In response, Members were advised that where there were gaps, strenuous efforts would be made to reach those people perhaps through community and specialist groups.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

This is a verbal presentation by Anne-Marie Heil.

A representative of Stockport Homes gave a verbal presentation which provided Member Committee with a Year End update on Skylight.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members were pleased to see that there were new premises for the furniture recycling and mentioned that they would like to visit if possible.

·         In response to a Member question, the Committee was informed about rough sleepers and how they were found and supported.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Director of Skylight & Customer Services.

The report outlines progress in delivering the Council’s homelessness strategy and consult on the revised action plan.

Member Committee is requested to note the year one update and comment on the revised action plan.

Officer Contact: Geoff Binns, Head of Homelessness& Rehousing Email: Geoff.binns@stockporthomes.org

A representative of the Director of Skylight & Customer Services submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which outlined progress in delivering the Council’s homelessness strategy and consultation on the revised action plan.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         A short discussion took place relating to the Homes for Ukrainians scheme. Members acknowledged that there was a great deal of pressure on the host families and not as much support for them as had been envisaged.  Financial pressures and challenges in the housing market were also adding to the difficulties.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Executive Director of Resources.

The report provides Member Committee with an update of Stockport Homes’ financial performance to August 2022.

Member Committee is requested to note and comment upon the latest financial results.

Officer Contact: John Kennedy Telephone: 0161 474 2868 Email: john.kennedy@stockporthomes.org

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided Member Committee with an update of Stockport Homes’ financial performance to August 2022.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members commented that it was very positive news that the new build project in Hazel Grove was moving forward.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Assistant Chief Executive, Stockport Homes.

The report provides an update on performance against key performance indicators.

Member committee is requested to note the report and raise any issues of concern about the explanations presented where targets or objectives have not been met.

Officer contact; Reece Rowling, Strategy and Insight Officer 0161 474 3279 Email: reece.rowlinson@stockporthomes.org

The Assistant Chief Executive, Stockport Homes submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which provided an update on performance against key performance indicators.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes

The report updates Members on issues not included in other reports but which are likely to be of interest.

The Committee is invited to consider and comment on the report.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive, Stockport Homes

The Chief Executive, Stockport Homes submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) which updated Members on issues not included in other reports but which are likely to be of interest.

The following comments were made/issues raised:

·         Members acknowledged that the cost of living crisis remained a significant situation as did rising inflation.

·         Members noted that Stockport Homes were working with the Council over budget pressures and joint cost of living pressures.

·         In addition, Members congratulated Stockport Homes on their recent nomination for a national award.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.