Decision details

Social Housing Regulation – Q3 2024/25 update

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 meeting the outcomes of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, including revised consumer standards

 

Decision:

That the work underway towards delivering the outcomes of the consumer standards, and the progress towards aligning services with the new regulatory regime be noted.

Reasons for the decision:

·       To provide assurance to Cabinet on the Council’s preparations for regulatory inspection and provide updated information regarding ongoing work towards meeting 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 is not considered to be appropriate as the Regulator of Social Housing is clear that Councillors are responsible for ensuring that the Council, in its role as a registered provider, is meeting the regulatory standards set.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equalities Issues: N/A - report to note on progress towards delivering Regulatory outcomes

Other reasons / organisations consulted

informal cabinet, cabinet

Consultees

informal cabinet, cabinet

Contact: Vikki Cherry, Assistant Director - Housing Email: vcherry@sholland.gov.uk, Jason King, Director of Communities Email: JasonKing@sholland.gov.uk.

Report author: Vikki Cherry

Publication date: 19/02/2025

Date of decision: 18/02/2025

Decided at meeting: 18/02/2025 - Cabinet

Effective from: 27/02/2025

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