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Community & Housing Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday, 6th March, 2024 10.00 am

March 6, 2024 View on council website Watch video of meeting
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Summary

The council meeting focused on various community and housing issues, including updates on homelessness services, void management, and the implementation of a Dynamic Resource Scheduling System (DRS). The meeting saw active participation from council members, who discussed the progress and challenges associated with each agenda item.

  1. Homelessness Service Audit Report: The council reviewed the Audit Wales Report on homelessness services, which was generally positive but highlighted areas for improvement such as financial sustainability and engagement with residents. The council moved to accept the recommendations, acknowledging the ongoing challenge of homelessness and the need for strategic improvements to sustain high-quality services.

  2. Dynamic Resource Scheduling System (DRS): The update on the DRS, which aims to optimize the scheduling of repair and maintenance work, was discussed. The system is in the pilot phase and showing promising results in improving efficiency. However, some operational challenges were noted, such as the need for better integration with material procurement processes. The council noted the pilot stages and the plan for a full rollout, emphasizing the potential for improved service delivery and operational efficiency.

  3. Void Management Update: The discussion on void management highlighted concerns about the high number of council properties remaining unoccupied due to various issues, including the condition of the properties and the time taken to make them habitable. The council expressed frustration over the slow progress in reducing the number of void properties and discussed the need for more aggressive action, possibly including hiring additional contractors or staff to manage the workload more effectively.

An interesting point in the meeting was the discussion about the use of properties that are hard to let, with suggestions to repurpose them for temporary accommodation to alleviate homelessness, reflecting the council's proactive approach to problem-solving in community housing.

Attendees

Profile image for CllrSean Bibby
CllrSean Bibby  Labour •  Shotton West
Profile image for CllrDennis Hutchinson
CllrDennis Hutchinson  Independent •  Buckley: Pentrobin
Profile image for CllrDale Selvester
CllrDale Selvester  True Independents •  Queensferry and Sealand
Profile image for CllrDave Hughes
CllrDave Hughes  Leader of the Council / Leader of the Labour Group •  Labour •  Llanfynydd
Profile image for CllrHelen Brown
CllrHelen Brown  Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities •  Independent •  Hawarden: Aston
Profile image for CllrTina Claydon
CllrTina Claydon  Labour •  Mold West
Profile image for CllrGillian Brockley
CllrGillian Brockley  Flintshire People's Voice •  Hawarden: Aston
Profile image for CllrRosetta Dolphin
CllrRosetta Dolphin  Vice-Chair of Licensing Committee •  Eagle •  Greenfield
Profile image for CllrAllan Marshall
CllrAllan Marshall  Independent •  Treuddyn
Profile image for CllrTed Palmer
CllrTed Palmer  Cabinet Member for Planning, Public Health and Public Protection •  Labour •  Holywell Central
Profile image for CllrKevin Rush
CllrKevin Rush  Vice-Chair of Community and Housing Overview and Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Bagillt
Profile image for CllrDavid Evans
CllrDavid Evans  Chair of Environment & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee •  Labour •  Shotton East and Shotton Higher
Profile image for CllrLinda Thew
CllrLinda Thew  True Independents •  Northop
Profile image for CllrGeoff Collett
CllrGeoff Collett  Labour •  Mold South
Profile image for CllrBilly Mullin
CllrBilly Mullin  Labour •  Broughton North East
Profile image for CllrRobert Davies
CllrRobert Davies  Chair of Licensing Committee •  Independent •  Bagillt
Profile image for CllrPam Banks
CllrPam Banks  Labour •  Mostyn

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