Issue - meetings

To consider and receive the report of the Director (Early Intervention and Support).

That the majority of the Task Group’s recommendations, with the exclusion of item 12 and 13, are incorporated into a social Housing Standards Charter, to be developed and agreed with the Registered Housing Providers.

Councillor Peter Wilson, Executive Member (Resources), presented the report of the Director (Early Intervention and Support) which sets out the Executive Cabinet’s response to the Overview and Scrutiny Task Group’s recommendations regarding the quality and standards of housing in the social sector. Members noted that 29 out of the 31 recommendations were being agreed, with an alternative solution for the remaining two.

Decision:

That the majority of the Task Group’s recommendations, with the exclusion of item 12 and 13, are incorporated into a social Housing Standards Charter, to be developed and agreed with the Registered Housing Providers.

Reasons for Recommendation(s):

The recommendation to create and agree a Social Housing Charter to include the majority of recommendations in partnership with the Registered Providers will providers will provide a workable document to acquire investment from social landlords. It will provide a standard which can be monitored and managed closely. This Charter will take an early intervention approach and ensure issues are raised and dealt with quickly by the council whilst working in partnership with local social landlords.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

No alternatives considered.