Agenda and decisions

1.1. RESOLVED: that the minutes of the last meeting be agreed as a true record.

2.1. Councillor Suzannah Clarke declared a non-prejudicial interest in agenda item 3 since she was in contact with L&Q regarding some concerns related to a L&Q property in close proximity to her own residence.

To follow

RESOLVED:

·         that the report be noted.

·         that the additional information requested at the meeting from all housing providers on different key issues be provided post meeting.

·         that a standardised pro-forma be developed for housing providers to submit the data and statistics requested by the Committee, ensuring consistency and comprehensive coverage across all submissions.

·         that the Committee would refer its views to the Mayor & Cabinet as follows–

The Committee was concerned that all 5 major Housing Associations in the borough to a greater or lesser extent were using mandatory Ground 8 as a ground for possession against social tenants. The Mayor & Cabinet is asked to investigate whether we could insist at nomination stage that Ground 8 is not used against Lewisham nominees.

RESOLVED:

·         that the completed work programme for 2023-24 be noted.