The functions within the remit of the Environment and Housing Management Committee (including the operational management of assets which for the sake of clarity also comprises maintenance) are set out below:

a)    Waste management, refuse collection and recycling.

b)    Environmental improvement schemes.

c)    The quality of the public realm, including street services and grounds maintenance

d)    Highway matters that are the responsibility of the Borough Council (including highway closures under the Town Police Clauses Act 1847) and drainage.

e)    Public conveniences.

f)     Cemeteries and closed churchyards.

g)    Unlawful incursions

h)    Affordable housing.

i)      Housing strategy and investment programme where the Policy, Finance and Resources Committee does not decide to exercise such functions as the superior Committee

j)      The Housing Revenue Account Business Plan where the Policy, Finance and Resources Committee does not decide to exercise such functions as the superior Committee.

k)    Housing standards, homelessness, homelessness prevention and advice.

l)      Housing needs assessment.

m)   Housing benefit - welfare aspects.

n)    Private sector housing and administration of housing grants.

o)    Tenancy Management and landlord functions.

p)    To make recommendations to Finance and Resources on the setting of rents for Council homes.

q)    Operational facilities management (including maintenance) of the Town Hall and the Depot.