Issue - meetings

That Cabinet approve the Heating & Gas Servicing Policy to ensure legal compliance and improved service delivery in line with legislation, regulation and industry best practice, subject to delegated authority being given to the Portfolio Holder for Housing to re-word the policy in relation to mechanically sealing gas supplies.

The Business Manager - Building Safety & Asset Investment presented a report which sought approval for a Heating and Gas Servicing 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 questioned the wording is Section 5.3 of the proposed policy and sought clarity as to the extreme circumstances in which a tenants’ gas supply would be mechanically sealed.

AGREED     (unanimously) that Cabinet approve the Heating & Gas Servicing Policy to ensure legal compliance and improved service delivery in line with legislation, regulation and industry best practice, subject to delegated authority being given to the Portfolio Holder for Housing to re-word the policy in relation to mechanically sealing gas supplies.

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.