Issue - meetings

That Cabinet approve the Gas Meter Make Safe Policy to ensure legal compliance and improved service delivery in line with legislation, regulation and industry best practice.

The Business Manager - Building & Safety & Asset Investment presented a report which sought approval for a Gas Meter Make Safe Policy which was attached as an appendix to the report. This policy was one of a suite of polices that covered all aspects of compliance which were designed to ensure that the Council had a robust approach to compliance and customer safety.

The Cabinet requested that the numbers of properties where capping the gas supply were captured in the compliance report considered at performance meetings and sought clarification of the officer sign-off process and the reporting to the Portfolio Holder as required.

AGREED     (unanimously) that Cabinet approve the Gas Meter Make Safe Policy to ensure legal compliance and improved service delivery in line with legislation, regulation and industry best practice.

Reasons for Decision:

The Policy has been developed to align with organisational responsibilities, legislation and industry standards.

Options Considered:

No other option considered as this is a legal duty.