Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To provide Cabinet with an update on progress
made towards meeting the outcomes of the Social Housing
(Regulation) Act 2023, including revised consumer
standards.
That the work underway towards delivering the outcomes of the consumer standards, and the progress made towards aligning services with the new regulatory regime be noted.
To provide updated information regarding ongoing work towards meeting the outcomes of the consumer standards.
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 position update
Consultees
PH Housing, AD Housing
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: 11/06/2025
Date of decision: 10/06/2025
Decided at meeting: 10/06/2025 - Cabinet
Effective from: 19/06/2025
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