The Executive considered the Performance and Financial Monitoring Information (Green Book), August 2018. The number of empty properties brought back into use was raised and the Executive was informed that progress had been delayed due to a focus on the new licensing scheme. It was confirmed that empty homes had been re-prioritised.
Councillor Hughes raised a query regarding help for Sheerwater residents whose benefits could be reduced if the Council provided financial help for new fixtures and fittings when they moved. Officers advised that such compensation payments should not affect benefits and asked Councillor Hughes to direct those residents concerned to raise the matter with Officers.
On page 10 of the Green Book regarding waste and cleanliness, it was highlighted that the rejection rate figure was missing. It was agreed that the missing figure would be circulated to Members. Following a question, it was confirmed that postponed waste collection routes were not counted in missed bins figures. The Executive was advised that postponed routes were logged with Joint Waste Solutions (JWS) and would usually be re-routed the following day.
Members also discussed hard to let properties, the number of rough sleepers and New Vision Homes (NVH) urgent repairs.
RESOLVED
That the Performance and Financial Monitoring Information, August 2018, be received.
Reason: To manage the performance of the Council.