Domestic Abuse Policy
February 24, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...adopted a Domestic Abuse Policy, agreed to seek Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) Accreditation, delegated authority to amend housing and homelessness policy regarding domestic abuse, and noted the proposal for a partnership plan to support the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Strategy.
Full council record
Purpose
To agree a separate domestic abuse
policy that covers the council’s additional housing
considerations.
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Content
RESOLVED THAT:
1.
the Domestic Abuse Policy is adopted;
2.
Cabinet agrees that the Council will seek
Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA)
Accreditation;
3.
authority is delegated to the Cabinet Member for
Safety and Communities and the Cabinet Member for Housing and
Customer Services in consultation with the Director for Governance,
Housing and Communities to amend the housing and homelessness
policy as relates to Domestic Abuse as appropriate in light of
developing best practice;
4.
the proposal in Appendix 3 for the creation of a
partnership plan to
support local implementation of the Gloucestershire Domestic
Abuse Strategy 2025-2028 is noted.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 24th February, 2026 6.00 pm on February 24, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Effective from | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |