Purpose

To note the new structure for resident engagement

Decision

Agreed to the creation and operation of a Tenant Influence and Oversight Panel for housing tenants of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. More information in section 4.7 of the report.

Delegated authority to the Director of Housing and Safer Communities to make decisions about the management and operation of the panel, including recruitment and recognition for tenants’ time. More information in section 4.7 of the report.

Agreed to review and implement estate based engagement opportunities to supplement these arrangements within one year.

Noted the adoption of the new Resident Engagement Policy for housing tenants and leaseholders, which is currently being implemented, and will offer a range of opportunities for residents to engage with the council as their landlord and to influence policy and practice. See section 4.2 of the report.

Recommended Full Council to update the sections of the Constitution on Leaseholder Forum and Borough Wide Housing Panel to reflect the new resident engagement structure. See section 4.4 and 4.5 below and Appendix E of the report.

Recommended to Full Council that Local Housing Panels are disbanded and replaced by the Tenant Influence and Oversight Panel and the consequential changes to the Constitution are made. More information in section 4.6 of the report.