Decision details

Social Housing Regulation – Q1 2024/25 review

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To provide Cabinet with an update on progress made towards delivering the outcomes of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, including revised consumer standards.

Decision:

That the work underway to align services with the new regulatory regime, and the Council’s progress towards delivering the outcomes of the consumer standards, be noted.

Reasons for the decision:

To provide assurance to Cabinet on the Council’s preparations for regulatory inspection and provide updated information on ongoing work towards delivering the outcomes of the consumer standards

Alternative options considered:

Do nothing – to retain progress updates through operational arrangements with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing.   This option was not considered to be appropriate as the Regulator of Social Housing was clear that Councillors were responsible for ensuring that the Council, in its role as a registered provider, was meeting the regulatory standards set.

 

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equalities Issues: N/A

Other reasons / organisations consulted

PH Housing and DCX and s151

Consultees

PH Housing and DCX and s151

Contact: Vikki Cherry, Housing Transformation Manager Email: vcherry@sholland.gov.uk.

Report author: Vikki Cherry

Publication date: 17/07/2024

Date of decision: 16/07/2024

Decided at meeting: 16/07/2024 - Cabinet

Effective from: 25/07/2024

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