Agenda

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on   as a correct record.

To note any declarations of interest made by members in connection with an agenda item. The nature of the interest must also be specified.

Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.

To receive any public participation in accordance with the Council’s public participation scheme.

To consider the annual review of Freedom Leisure/NFDC Partnership Annual Performance Report.

To consider the MYTIME ACTIVE/NFDC Partnership Annual Performance Report.

To consider the performance data against KPIs identified in the Corporate Plan.

To receive a presentation on stigmatisation in social housing.

To receive a progress report on the work related to the Social Housing Regulation Act.

To consider the annual update on the progress of the Greener Housing Strategy.

To consider the draft Housing Landlord Tenancy Policy and Mutual Exchange Policy.

To consider the Maintenance and Repairs To Empty Homes and Homes Undergoing Mutual Exchange Policy for Housing (Landlord Services) Periodic Review.

To receive an update on homelessness.

To receive and update on the progress of the priorities set through the Safer New Forest Strategic Assessment.

To receive the annual update on the Health and Wellbeing Action Plan.

To consider the Air Quality Strategy following public consultation. 

To consider the Food Safety Performance Report and the service priorities for 2025/26.

To agree the following dates for meetings in 2026/27 (Wednesdays at 6.00pm):

2026

17 June

16 September

2027

20 January

17 March

An opportunity for the Portfolio Holder’s to provide an update to the Panel on developments within their portfolio.

To agree the work programme to guide the Panel’s activities over the coming months.