Decision details

Preparedness for Awaab's Law

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To inform Cabinet of the requirements and timeline of Awaab's Law and how the Service is preparing for the change in legislation..

Decision:

That the Housing Landlord Service’s preparations to respond to emergency hazards, and their effectiveness be noted.

Reasons for the decision:

·         To provide assurance and confidence to Members that tenants are living in safe homes and that arrangements for responding to emergency hazards are robust, with regular reviews and improvements implemented.

 

Alternative options considered:

·         Do nothing – to not receive assurance on the Council’s preparedness to respond to emergency hazards.  This option was not recommended.

 

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equalities Issues: N/A procedural

Contact: Vikki Cherry, Assistant Director - Housing Email: vcherry@sholland.gov.uk, Adel Gardner, Housing Transformation (HRA) Manager Email: Adel.Gardner@sholland.gov.uk, Jason King, Director of Communities Email: JasonKing@sholland.gov.uk.

Report author: Vikki Cherry

Publication date: 09/07/2025

Date of decision: 08/07/2025

Decided at meeting: 08/07/2025 - Cabinet

Effective from: 17/07/2025

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