Dr Peter Wright

Holborn District Management Committee

Holborn District Management Committee - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was scheduled to focus on the Camden Council Housing Revenue Account (HRA), service standards, participation, and an update on existing and future bids from Tenant and Resident Associations (TRAs). The meeting also included a number of information reports on a range of housing issues including heat metering, procurement, domestic abuse and neighbourhood working.

Holborn District Management Committee Chair

Holborn District Management Committee - Wednesday, 8th January, 2025 6.30 pm

The Holborn District Management Committee (DMC) met to discuss the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2025/26 and to vote on recommendations regarding rent and service charges. The committee did not support the proposed rent increase or increases to tenant service charges for caretaking and CCTV, and grounds maintenance, but did support the proposed freeze to communal lighting charges, the increase to communal mechanical and electrical (M&E) maintenance charges, the increase to the responsive housing patrol charge, and the reduction in heating pool charges. The committee also raised concerns about preventative maintenance, leaseholder charges, and government support for housing.

Holborn District Management Committee

Holborn District Management Committee - Tuesday, 3rd December, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting was expected to feature discussion of the council's Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2025/26, including the proposal to increase rent in line with inflation and further service charge increases for tenants. The meeting was also scheduled to receive a report on the Housing Transformation Programme, and a response to concerns raised by residents at a previous meeting about the future of the Holmes Road Depot.

Leaseholders' Forum

Leaseholders' Forum - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.00 pm

The Leaseholders Forum noted the poor results of a recent satisfaction survey and the draft Action Plan drawn up in response to the recommendations of the Cabinet Adviser for Improving Services to Leaseholders, Councillor James Slater. The meeting also received reports from its Repairs and Major Works Working Groups.

Holborn District Management Committee

Holborn District Management Committee - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 7.00 pm

The District Management Committee (DMC) received an update from the Cabinet Member for Better Homes, noted the work being done to plan the Resident Action Day, and were informed about the latest performance figures for Camden's Housing and Property department. The committee asked for more information about the future of the Council's planned maintenance programme and heating charges for residents.