Issue - meetings

Report of the Assistant Director of Housing and Resettlement.

The Assistant Director of Housing and Resettlement circulated a report ahead of the meeting to seek approval to implement a Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Policy and Landlord Health and Safety Compliance Policy with an additional 6 supporting Safety Management Plans which will ensure the Council meets it legal and regulatory duties as a landlord in providing interim and temporary accommodation for those individuals and families that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

A motion was made to consult with the Selective Licensing Board prior to publication of the Safety Management Plans to ensure the Council holds to the same standard as private landlords, which was seconded.

RESOLVED:

THAT Cabinet:

1)     Approved the Temporary Accommodation Maintenance Policy enclosed at Appendix 1.

2)     Approved the Safety Compliance Policy and associated Safety Management Plans enclosed at Appendix 2-8.

3)     To consult with the Selective Licensing Board prior to publication of the Safety Management Plans to ensure the Council holds to the same standards as private landlords.