Purpose

To provide an update on performance and issues
in completing health and safety compliance checks within individual
dwellings and communal areas.

Content

RESOLVED that: -

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

(b)          
Cabinet agreed to continue to receive annual
performance reporting on Compliance, Complaints Performance and
Service Improvement; and

(c)          
Cabinet agreed that the recommendations into the
review of the Housing Ombudsman Case are overseen by the BCP Homes
Advisory Board and a further update provided to Cabinet.
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 Safety
and Quality 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.