Decision details

Domestic Abuse

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To provide an overview of the Council’s commitment and response to Domestic Abuse and to seek support for working to secure accreditation via the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance.

Decision:

  1. To approve the updated domestic abuse policy.
  2. To delegate authority to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for People and Communities, to make any further amendments as required to reflect legislative changes.
  3. Confirm commitment to work towards achieving accreditation with the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) and associated implementation plan.
  4. To delegate authority to the Director for Housing and Communities in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for People and Communities, to oversee implementation and delivery of the DAHA implementation plan.

Publication date: 04/10/2022

Date of decision: 03/10/2022

Effective from: 10/10/2022

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