Roger Raymond

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee Secretary

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 1 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss engagement with housing associations, and the impact of changes to the right to buy scheme. The committee agreed to several recommendations, including reviewing stock transfer agreements, standardising processes for councillor complaints, and improving data collection to hold housing associations accountable.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the condition of the borough's highways and pavements, and to review the council's approach to managing and investing in its housing stock and estates. The committee made several recommendations regarding the prioritisation of road repairs, communication with residents, and collaboration with Transport for London (TfL). The committee also discussed a new asset management framework for council housing, and a policy for the disposal of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) assets.

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee Secretary

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 21 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the condition of council housing stock and repairs strategy, proposals for a new call centre model, and the council's homelessness strategy. The committee agreed to review the call centre plans again in six months. They also requested more information on housing association routes, a breakdown of figures, non-decent homes criteria, and data showing comparisons with other boroughs.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20 May 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss invoices, debts owed to the council, and the management of council assets. The committee agreed to improve communication with advice agencies, reduce the use of bailiffs, and ensure timely payments to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They also discussed the need for greater transparency and a more uniform approach to lease agreements for voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.

South East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

South East London Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 25 March 2025 6.30 pm

The South East London Joint Health and Overview Scrutiny Committee met to discuss sickle cell services, the reconfiguration of cancer treatment services for children, and dentistry. Councillor Christine Banton was elected chair, and Councillor Aliya Sheikh was elected vice-chair. The committee also agreed to the minutes of the previous meeting held on 1 February 2024.