Decision details

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

1)    That Cabinet notes the progress made in addressing areas of weakness identified in the Regulator of Social Housing’s C2 judgement of the Council against the consumer Standards as part of its proactive regulatory inspection regime;

2)    That Cabinet notes the quarterly Tenant Engagement Impact Assessment Report (included as Appendix C).

To provide oversight, awareness and assurance of the Council’s compliance with regulatory requirements as a Social Landlord.

Do nothing – to retain progress updates through operational arrangementts 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.