Agenda

Appendix A lists those Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations (TRAs), which have satisfactorily completed the registration process at the date of despatch of this agenda. It gives details of the representatives of those Associations to be co-opted onto the DMC, in accordance with the constitution, together with the names of the substitutes.

Appendix B lists those TRAs whose registrations have lapsed. If a TRA wishes to register it must hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM), open to all members, once a year (with an independent observer in attendance). The Minutes must be sent to the Tenant Participation Team together with a membership list and a completed registered form.

To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting of the Gospel Oak DMC held on 28 November 2024 and 8 January 2025 and to consider the actions.

Report of the Head of Property Customer Services & Engagement

This report shares our renewed approach for participation, alongside plans for a proposed redesign of the Tenant Participation and Consultation and Engagement teams into a unified service, organised according to the five Neighbourhoods, with each responsible for supporting the Tenant and Resident Associations (TRAs) and affiliated District Management Committee (DMC). The aim of this redesign is to better deliver our regulatory standards and new participation approach, ensuring everyone in Camden-managed homes can become an active resident, and their voices are close to decision-making

Report of the Housing Policy and Change Lead

This report shares the Housing and Repairs Service standards, including context for the project, aims and objectives, and methods of tracking progress and compliance.

Report of the Senior Tenant Participation Officer.

In line with the DMC funding guidelines, TRAs will be asked to provide an update to the meeting regarding the progress of agreed bids, including an update on the associated spend. TRAs are invited to circulate any relevant information in advance through the clerk.

TRAs are encouraged to submit bids as soon as possible, so they can be properly assessed and prepared by officers, ready for submission to the DMC. TRAs are reminded that verbal bids cannot be accepted at DMC meetings as, in line with the guidelines, officers need to be able to assess bids before passing them to the DMC.

This report details the Camden Town DMC budget allocation for 2024/2025, progress on approved bids and any new bids submitted for consideration. 

The annual report from the Cabinet Member for Better Homes on housing issues in the Borough.

Report of the Director of Property Management

This report provides details on the Council’s heat metering programme since 2009 and its future outlook.

Report of Tenant Participation Coordinator

This report provides details on the election process for DMC committee officers (chairs and vice chairs) at its June meeting that is the start of the municipal year. The report includes the prescribed forms DMC members are asked to complete and return should they wish to nominate themselves or another member.

To note the programme of dates for 2025/26