Purpose

To consider adopting a policy that sets out the Council’s approach to managing communal and shared spaces and supporting residents to resolve low-level neighbour issues early, helping prevent escalation.

Decision

Consideration was given to a report of the Executive Director Homes & Communities.

DECISION –

THAT having considered the report, the Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix B), and having had due regard to the needs set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, the Cabinet Member for Better Homes is agrees to:

i)                         Approve the Good Neighbourhood Management Policy (at Appendix A), noting that it improves and builds on existing practice and does not introduce substantive new entitlements or obligations; and

ii)                         Delegate authority to the Executive Director, Homes and Communities to make any minor, non-material updates to reflect future legal or regulatory changes.

Reasons

For the reasons set out in the report.