Resident panel meetings 2022

23 November 2022

Resident Panel members discussed:

The aims and visions of the Chair of the Group Services Committee and Executive Director for Customer and Communities for Resident Influence within Octavia

The proposed Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct for the group

The importance of the changes being brought about by the White Paper and the emphasis on hearing the resident voice

How the Resident Panel will feed its views through to the Group Services Committee and the Board

Examples of wasteful practice and how Octavia can improve the value for money of its service

Members also discussed key areas that residents had highlighted as concerns during the previous year including:

  • Local safety and security
  • Repair issues and communication
  • Energy costs/Cost of living
  • Schemes with Managing Agents
  • Building safety and cost liability
  • The Complaints process

15 September 2022

Resident Panel members discussed:

The proposed process for recruiting new Resident Panel members through a promotion in the resident newsletter and online

Members volunteering to take part in the selection and interview process

The key features of a new Terms of Reference being developed for the group

Appointing a member as interim chair while new members are recruited

Passing on their feedback and advice to new Panel members when they join