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To adopt the revised Fire Safety Policy for
the Council’s housing stock and authorise its direct and
immediate implementation, subject to call in.

Reasons for the decision

In order to set in place clear plans and
policies to inform future maintenance and management activities and
such policy framework to evidence compliance with regulatory
standards. The Policy further provides that our buildings are fit
for purpose, sustainable, provide suitable access and are
appropriate for use to meet the demand for housing within the
District.

Alternative options considered

Not revising the Policy – not proposed
– Although not mandatory the policy is part of the suite of
formal policies and plans that formalise how the Council implements
regulatory requirements.