Management Committee Briefing July 2017

Management Committee briefing July 2017

The following points were covered at the July Committee Meeting:

• The Committee agreed to introduce a more formalised Internal Audit programme from April 2018.
• The Committee agreed to support Gordon Mason, John Fyfe and Neil Macleod re-standing for election at this year’s AGM. Although each had served for 9+years it was considered that they all still actively contributed to discussion and debate.
• The quarterly Housing Management report was considered and the following points particularly noted:
  • The number of housing applications received in the quarter rose to 168.
  • The average relet time remained low at 0.9 days, with total rent lost due to empty homes being £65.01 for the quarter.
  • Allocations for the year to date were broadly in line with targets.
  • Tenancy sustainment for the quarter was 100% with all new tenancies lasting at least 12 months.
  • The number of anti-social behaviour complaints in the quarter fell.
  • Total rent arrears fell to 1.72%.
  • The Income Max workload was changing with fewer people being helped due to the more intense nature of Universal Credit support.
• The Harassment Policy, Rent Arrears Policy and Void Management Policy were all reviewed.
• Committee agreed to accept the offer to sell Kildean Hospital to the Association and to seek the necessary consent from the Scottish Housing Regulator.

 John Cameron        

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