Purpose

To consider proposals to ensure that effective
governance arrangements are in place that supports councillors in
ensuring that council housing is managed effectively and that the
outcomes of the Regulator of Social Housing's regulatory consumer
standards are delivered.

Content

RESOLVED
that Cabinet: -

(a)            
approved
the Governance Review Implementation Action Plan at appendix
2; 

(b)            
approved
the Resident Engagement and Communications Strategy at appendix 3
and associated delivery plan at appendix
4; and

(c)            
approved
the Resident Engagement for High Rise Buildings Strategy at
appendix 5.  
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder:
Housing and Regulatory Services
Reason
The recommendations
for Cabinet approval are based on the findings and action plans
outlined in the BCP Homes Governance Review. These recommendations
are crucial for enhancing governance, transparency, and
accountability within BCP Homes, ensuring regulatory standards are
met and residents' needs are effectively addressed.

(i)   
Governance Review Implementation Action Plan (Appendix 2):
This plan addresses key recommendations from the Governance Review,
aiming to strengthen governance by enhancing the Advisory Board's
role, developing a formalised assurance framework, and improving
communication and feedback mechanisms. Implementing this plan will
ensure greater transparency and accountability within BCP
Homes.

(ii)  
Resident Engagement and Communications Strategy (Appendix 3) and
Delivery Plan (Appendix 4): This strategy and its delivery plan
are central to empowering residents and improving communication.
They outline measures to enhance resident participation, provide
transparent communication, and establish formal feedback processes.
Successful implementation will foster a culture of transparency,
accountability, and active resident participation.

(iii) Resident
Engagement for High Rise Buildings Strategy (Appendix 5): This
strategy is tailored to meet the specific needs of residents in
high-rise buildings, ensuring they are informed and involved in
building safety decisions. It includes measures to protect
residents from safety risks and aligns with the requirements set by
the Building Safety Regulator.
Approving these
recommendations will demonstrate the Cabinet's commitment to
enhancing governance, transparency, and accountability within
BCP.