Board of Management Meeting Summary – 18th December 2023
The Board welcomed new members Jacqueline Adusei, Suzanne Horsley and Carli Harper-Penman to the Estuary Board.
Standing Items
- The meeting was quorate, apologies for absence received from Carli Harper-Penman.
- One interest relating to member re appointment was noted
- The minutes of the last meeting were approved and matters arising updates noted.
- The Board noted the application of the Estuary Housing Association seal.
- The Board received an update on the most recent meeting with the Regulator of Social Housing.
- The 2022 – 2025 strategic objectives 10-point plan was approved.
- An overview of a severe maladministration Housing Ombudsman determination was noted and the Board received assurance on the Association’s response to this case.
Strategic
- The Board received update and assurance on building safety matters.
Governance and Finance
- The latest sector risk profile and an update on the Association’s strategic risks were noted. Changes to the risk register were approved.
- An update on rent standard compliance was received.
- The Board approved the proposed rent setting for 2024/2025.
- The financial assurance report and a long term financial plan mid year review were received.
- The Board approved the following governance documents and policies
- Board and Committee Composition Statement
- An extension to Board Member Simone Russell’s term by one year.
- Board Effectiveness Framework
- Data Protection Framework
- Publication of the self-assessment against the Housing Ombudsman Complaint Handling Code
- Revised Confidential Reporting (Whistleblowing) Policy
Performance
- The Board received the Corporate Dashboard, noting updates on key performance indicators.
- The Board received an update on stock consolidation and asset management.
- People data and an update on the staff engagement survey were received.
Meeting started at 16:00 and closed at 18.26