Purpose

To provide an update on meeting legal
requirements to ensure that council properties are safe to
occupy.

Content

RESOLVED that: -

(a)          
Cabinet notes the compliance information provided
which details how the council is performing against statutory
building compliance relating to its council housing; and

(b)          
a performance report be made annually to Cabinet in future
years.
Voting:
Unanimous/

Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory
Services

Reason
The
council, as a landlord, has many legal obligations it must satisfy
to ensure the health, safety and welfare of its tenants and
leaseholders. It must also adhere to the regulatory standards as
set out by the Regulator of Social Housing, particularly the Home
Standard.
Councillors should also have oversight and assurance of
compliance against the legal and regulatory requirements that
are placed upon it through this annual report to
Cabinet.