Venue: King Charles Hall, Guildhall, Winchester
Contact: Dave Shaw, Senior Democratic Services Officer Tel: 01962 848 221 Email: dshaw@winchester.gov.uk
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Apologies and Deputy Members To note the names of apologies given and Deputy Members who are attending the meeting in place of appointed Members. Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Humby and Scott and Councillor Horrill was in attendance as Deputy Member for Councillor Scott.
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Disclosures of Interests To receive any disclosure of interests from Members and Officers in matters to be discussed.
Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests, and non disclosable interests in accordance with legislation and the Council’s Code of Conduct.
If you require advice, please contact the appropriate Democratic Services Officer, prior to the meeting.
Minutes: No disclosures of interest were made.
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Chairperson's Announcements Minutes: The Chairperson welcomed to the meeting TACT representatives: Mrs M Gill and Mr M Fawcitt and three members of the public.
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Minutes of the previous meeting held on 7 October 2019 PDF 223 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 7 October 2019 be approved and adopted.
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To note the Work Programme for 2019/20 PDF 297 KB Minutes: RESOLVED:
That subject to the inclusion of an options paper for the future the use of the council depot site at Bar End, Winchester to be included as an item for the June 2020 meeting of the Policy Committee, the Work Programme for 2019/20 be noted.
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Public Participation To receive and note questions asked and statements made from members of the public on matters which fall within the remit of the Committee. Minutes: Representations from the public are set out under the respective item where the Chairperson also invited contributions from the TACT representatives which are summarised under the relevant minute below.
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Procurement Strategy BHP009 PDF 410 KB Minutes: The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Risk, the Strategic Lead Transformation and Procurement and the Procurement Manager gave a presentation on the Procurement Strategy.
Members asked questions and raised various comments which were addressed by the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Risk and the relevant officers.
RESOLVED:
That the following comments be considered by the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Risk: collaboration with other organisations, including other councils; thought given to methods to involve Councillors in the procurement process and leverage technical expertise of Councillors in the subject matter being procured; strengthening the focus on social value and reflecting procurement and contract management more equally.
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Revision and update of Discretionary Housing Payments Policy BHP012 PDF 330 KB Additional documents:
Minutes:
RESOLVED:
That the content of the presentation be received and the comments of the committee be noted.
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Review of downsizing incentive scheme - Presentation (to follow) PDF 1 MB Minutes:
RESOLVED:
That the content of the presentation be received and the comments of the Committee be noted.
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Hampshire Home Choice Policy - Presentation PDF 321 KB Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Asset Management and the Corporate Head of Housing (Interim) gave a presentation on the Hampshire Home Choice Review.
At the invitation of the Chairperson, representatives of TACT addressed the Committee as summarised below.
TACT representatives welcomed the report and asked that the reasons for applicants not-bidding for accommodation be explored further; the definition of the Housing Hub and also ways to improve access to the allocation scheme for those not having access to a computer, including the requirement to include an email address on the application e-form.
Members asked questions and raised various comments which were addressed by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Asset Management and the relevant officers.
RESOLVED:
That the following comments be considered by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Asset Management: that the reference to Army Personnel be amended to Service Personnel and that further consideration be given to the application e-form to improve access.
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Fire Safety in Council Housing Strategy - Presentation PDF 256 KB Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Asset Management and the Corporate Head of Housing (Interim) gave a presentation on the Fire Safety in Council Housing Strategy.
At the invitation of the Chairperson, representatives of TACT addressed the Committee. In response to questions, the differences between buildings and contents insurance for tenants was clarified as was who would be responsible for repair following a minor or major fire in a council dwelling.
The Committee asked questions and raised comments which were responded to by officers and by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Asset Management. At the conclusion of questions and debate, the Committee agreed that there were no particular matters that it wished to raise for Cabinet to further consider.
RESOLVED:
That the content of the presentation be received and the comments of the Committee be noted.
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