Hugh McClung MBE

HMc

Stirling Tenants Assembly

Geoff Morgan

GM

BACCRA

John Duffy

JD

Shotts TARA

Peter Winnie

PW

Coatbridge Fed of Tenants & Residents

Frances McGonagle

FMc

West Dunbartonshire

Georgia McCambley

GMc

West Dunbartonshire

Mary Niven

MN

Trust Customer Panel

Lindsay Anderson

LA

Link Housing Association

Philomena McClung

PMc

Stirling Tenants Assembly

George McGuinness MBE

GMc

Baillieston Tenants & Residents

June Anderson

Susan Robertson

Shona Gorman

JA

SR

SG

ClackmannanshireTenants Federation

Clackmannanshire Tenants Federation

Link Tenant Scrutiny Panel

Susan McLellan

Scottish Government

Jeanette Arneil

Clydesdale HA Tenants & Residents

JA

Allan Todd

East Dunbartonshire Tenant Scrutiny Group

AT

Item

Action

1

Welcome to all

Hugh welcomed everyone, and once again there were round table introductions since not all members had met Frances and Georgia.

2

Previous Meeting Minutes and Matters Arising

The Minutes of the Meeting of 20th August were approved by Philomena, PMc and seconded by Peter, PW.

It was noted that Fire Safety and how to manage Residents Safety in case of fire was still very much under discussion. In London there are still 231 high rise buildings requiring cladding replacement, and that the current advice of "staying put" in the event of fire might be changed.

3

Correspondence

There was no correspondence, but members noted the membership details list would require updating. Susan McLellan to provide an updated list

4

WorkPlan and Communications

It was noted that training is required for sub group members,

GDPR is not presently required, but will remain under consideration.

5

Treasurer's Report

Mary, MN reported that the balance at present is £1056.87. There has been no further communication from Bank of Scotland since the new signatory forms have been completed and returned to the bank. It was agreed to organise a cheque of £250 for cash, to provide the Treasurer with a float.

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 Fire & Safety

There has been no further information received since the Consultation was sent.

Health and Social Security

A Meeting is to be held in November

JHPDG

A meeting will be held in November, Terry Kirkby has resigned from this group, and Lindsay Anderson, LA who had previously stated her in interest in the JHPDG will go to the next Meeting as an observer.

HRA Report

After Ministerial concern, around Tenant involvement and consultation in the HRA, Hugh McClung, HMc and Michael Boal of the Scottish Government did a consultation of RTO's about their experiences in this area.

A very low % of replies was received, and at the instigation of Anne Cook of the Scottish government, this survey was re-issued.

Some Authorities are complying well, others less so. A question on this will be part of the Ministerial meeting in November.

The Chair praised the TP team for their work in ensuring letters, emails etc were sent out to all involved.

Members wondered if TIS and TPAS could be helpful in talking to their members about this topic.

SHR

Members were advised of the Questions which would be asked at the meeting with SHR Liaison group, with George Walker and Michael Cameron.

There was discussion about engagement with the Regulator, should he come to Networks? are thematic studies useful? Members felt at least one meeting a year would be useful, and that the Regulator needed to hear a broad range of opinion.

ANNUAL NETWORK EVENT

This event in Edinburgh on 21st November will begin with registration from 10.00 - 1015. The event will begin at 10.30 with a speech by Kevin Stewart, the Housing Minister. There will also be a Panel and discussions.

AOCB

June Anderson, JA and Susan Robertson, SR told members that on a recent visit they had made to East Ayrshire they had been made very welcome and

had been very impressed by the Tenant Participation and involvement.

Members voted to have a Christmas Lunch after the next Meeting on 12th December 2019.

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Close of Meeting

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Date of next meeting:

12th December, 2019, Glasgow

FORWARD MEETING PLANNER

6th February 2020

2nd April 2020

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