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Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 15th September, 2026 7.00 pm

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

People Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 7th July, 2026 7.00 pm

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Place Overview and Scrutiny Subcommittee met to discuss the progress of the New Housing Allocation Scheme and the challenges of emergency temporary accommodation. Significant delays were reported in the implementation of the new housing allocation scheme due to contractor issues, leading to a surge in applications and the introduction of a working household contribution to address potential disadvantages for employed residents. The committee also heard about the ongoing pressures on temporary accommodation, driven by increased homelessness demand and a decline in the private rented sector, with the council exploring various initiatives to increase supply and reduce reliance on costly hotels.

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to scrutinise the business plans of Mercury Land Holdings (MLH) and three regeneration projects: Bridge Close, the 12 Estates regeneration, and Rainham & Beam Park. The committee voted against holding an extraordinary full council meeting to discuss the MLH business plan, opting instead to allow it to proceed to Cabinet. The committee also made recommendations for MLH to produce a benefits dashboard and to amend its business plan to include an objective for delivering social value.

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee Committee Member

Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee - Tuesday, 4th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Place Overview & Scrutiny Sub Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss a food waste service update, the active travel strategy consultation, a school streets programme review, and homes in multiple occupancy.