Sussex news&views Summer 2016 | Page 10

Sussex w o n r e h t e g o t l l A In June, members of the Hastings Area Panel and East Sussex Area Panel came together for their first joint meeting. Roderick O’Regan and Chris Wickerson chaired the meeting together. The two panels looked at the benefits of joining forces. It was clear that both panels deal with similar issues and had similar priorities. They agreed that with a combined panel, they could achieve far more for the benefit of all Sussex residents. They’ll be known as the Sussex Area Panel and continue the trial over the coming months. We’ll keep you updated. As good as gold! The Sussex Area Panel will: zz Represent residents and leaseholders in our area zz Influence AmicusHorizon’s decisions and make recommendations zz Monitor local services zz Get issues sorted out locally zz Increase resident involvement. Next meeting date The next Sussex Area Panel meeting will be held on 22 August at: The Orangery, Sidley, Bexhill. Residents are invited to attend as observers. Please contact Karen Earl, Resident Governance Officer on 0800 121 60 60 or email: [email protected] if you would like to attend. Sussex Area Panel members received gold medals in recognition of their role working with staff to deliver great performance. This helped us achieve our target to become the No. 1 Large Landlord in the UK. Well done to all involved residents! 10 News&Views | www.amicushorizon.org.uk