Purpose

The report requests approval for the first suite of
compliance policies in accordance with legislation.

Content

RESOLVED

That the
Cabinet:

a)            
approves the attached policies (Appendices A-D of
report
CH/212) for adoption and subsequent publication.

b)            
delegates authority to the Head of Crawley Homes, in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to make
amendments to these policies as further changes to legislation and
statutory guidance are introduced or following a subsequent
review. 
(Generic Delegation 7 will be used to enact this
recommendation).

Reasons for the Recommendations
 
To ensure that Crawley Homes is
compliant with all significant safety legislation relating to the
management of residential accommodation.

To fulfil regulatory
requirements, including the provision of direct information to
tenants, ensuring transparency and accountability.

To ensure that Crawley Homes
staff and representatives operate within and understand their
responsibilities under the law.