Issue - meetings

That Cabinet note:

a)      the exceptions to performance of the housing service compliance functions;

b)      interim arrangements for monitoring damp and mould ahead of introduction of Awaab’s Law; and

c)    the ongoing actions to improve and maintain performance.

This links to two ambitions in our Community Plan:

Ambition 2:  Increase the supply of housing, in particular decent homes that residents can afford to buy and rent, as well as improving housing standards and,

Ambition 7: Be a top performing, modern and accessible Council that get its everyday services right for the residents and businesses that it serves

The Business Manager Building Safety & Asset Investment was welcomed to his first Cabinet meeting, to present the Housing Compliance report for quarter 2. The report and associated appendices set out the Council’s performance against the Council’s legal and regulatory landlord responsibilities for a range of building safety measures including fire protection, gas, asbestos, electrical and water. The Cabinet heard how monitoring had been undertaken and subsequent mitigation works to achieve the required performance targets. 

AGREED (unanimously) that Cabinet note:

a)      the exceptions to performance of the housing service compliance functions;

b)      interim arrangements for monitoring damp and mould ahead of introduction of Awaab’s Law; and

c)    the ongoing actions to improve and maintain performance.

This links to two ambitions in our Community Plan:

Ambition 2:  Increase the supply of housing, in particular decent homes that residents can afford to buy and rent, as well as improving housing standards and,

Ambition 7: Be a top performing, modern and accessible Council that get its everyday services right for the residents and businesses that it serves

Reasons for Decision:

To provide assurance on the work undertaken to ensure the safety of tenants and compliance with the regulatory standards.

Options Considered:

None

Councillor L. Brazier left the meeting following consideration of this item.