Issue - meetings

A report providing an update and assurance regarding the Council’s engagement with tenants and leaseholders.

Cabinet:

1)    NOTED the update and progress made, and;

2)    ENDORSED the actions planned for the next year.

The Director for Housing and Communities, Michelle Howard, introduced the report. Councillor Allnatt moved the recommendations and Councillor Cumbers seconded the motion.

It was commented how well the tenants had taken to the new Tenant Engagement and Regulatory Compliance Lead.

RESOLVED

Cabinet:

1)    NOTED the update and progress made, and;

2)    ENDORSED the actions planned for the next year.

(Non-key decision)

Reason for recommendations

The report addresses the Council’s responsibilities under the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2024 and Housing and Regeneration Act 2008, along with regulations made under both. The 2008 Act allows the Regulator of Social Housing to set standards which the Council must meet in relation to its housing stock and tenants. The Council has been subject to proactive inspection by the Regulator which confirmed that it is largely compliant however, further actions were required to improve the level of compliance. The Council is continuing to engage with the Regulator to deliver on these actions.