Purpose

Approval of an updated published document
which outlines the policy for the management of asbestos in council
housing.

Content

8.1

The committee considered a report of the Executive
Director, Neighbourhood Services seeking approval of an updated
Asbestos Management Policy

for the Housing service. The policy included clear
standards which set out the Council’s response to Asbestos in
Council stock. It detailed the policy and management approach, as
well as what is required of partners

 

 

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:
That the Housing Policy Committee: -

 

a)   
Approves the content of the Asbestos Management
Policy in the form attached at Appendix 1.

b)   
Notes that approval of the Asbestos Management
Policy is essential to ensuring that our practices continue to
follow regulatory guidelines.

 

 

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

The Council has a statutory duty to manage
Asbestos.

 

 

8.3.2

We ask the Committee to consider and approve the
updated revised Policy as attached in the form attached at Appendix
1.

 

 

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

Alternative Option 1: Do Nothing

 

The Policy could remain as it is with no amendment,
but there is a risk that it is unclear that we are meeting
regulatory and statutory duty, as some sections have not been
refreshed since 2009. In order to remain
clear and transparent, it is recommended that we amend the
Policy.

 

 

8.4.2

Alternative Option 2: Amend the Policy and keep the
Management Plan within the Policy

 

Although this would bring the policy up to date,
this option is not recommended because the policy would still have
the issue of being for too many audiences, which may muddle any
clarity and information the document provides. It would be
extremely lengthy, as many other Councils have Policies between six
and twenty-five pages. Given that the Management Plan in whole is
only needed for internal use and contractors, it is recommended
that we separate the Policy and Management Plan out, so that the
resulting Policy is clear and transparent for Tenants.