Social Housing Regulatory and Compliance - Update

September 11, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...the Cabinet of Harlow noted progress on social housing compliance, approved the Damp and Mould Environments Policy, and noted progress aligning mandatory requirements with compliance policy.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED
that Cabinet:
 
A   
Noted the progress being made and actions agreed
with the RoSH to manage our ongoing social housing compliance
responsibilities and the wider elements of the Safety and Quality
standard, and to improve our performance in this area.

 
B   
Approved the Damp and Mould Environments Policy as
set out in Appendix B to the report and delegated authority to the
Portfolio Holder for Housing, in consultation with the Director of
Housing (Property), Section 151 Officer and Monitoring Officer to
make minor and inconsequential changes to the policy if
required.
 
C   
Noted the progress being made to align the mandatory
requirements with specific compliance policy, and a further update
report which sets out the approach to improving our performance in
this area.

Related Meeting

CabinetThursday, 11th September, 2025 7.00 pm on September 11, 2025

Supporting Documents

Appendix A - The Regulator of Social Housing Improvement Plan.pdf
Social Housing Regulatory and Compliance - Update.pdf
Appendix B - Damp and Mould Environments Policy.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date11 Sep 2025
Subject to call-inYes