Issue - meetings

A report from the Executive Director of Place is attached.  (Key decision – reference number 5575)

Cllr George Savva (Cabinet Member for Social Housing) introduced the report of the Executive Director Place, setting out the proposed Assurance Framework to support the Council Housing Service in preparation for the Social Housing Regulation Bill.

New legislation was introduced following the Grenfell tragedy, with a focus on how social housing was managed and maintained. Consumer standards were introduced by the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008. The importance of continued engagement with residents was highlighted, and that the Council would be working alongside residents. The impacts of government actions and restrictions were noted. There would be Cabinet performance reporting on the Assurance Framework, and an annual report.

DECISION:  The Cabinet agreed to:

1.  Note the new regulatory environment and proposed changes to the consumer regulation of social housing.

2.  Approve the proposed Assurance Framework enabling transparency and oversight of performance.

3.  Note the actions being taken to gain assurance and maintain it.

4.  Note the current performance of Assurance measures set out in the Council Housing Assurance Framework.

The report sets out the options considered, if any, and the reasons for the recommendations and the decision.

(Key decision – reference number 5575)