Decision details

Housing Landlord Service - Access to Service

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To note the analysis of the access to the Housing Landlord Service across key protected characteristics.

Decision:

1. That Cabinet notes the contents of this report (including action plan).

Reasons for the decision:

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. Performance data assists Councillors in scrutinising the service

Alternative options considered:

Do nothing – this option is not considered. Ignoring these findings may lead to ongoing unequal service access, noncompliance with RSH Consumer Standards, and persistent disparities in tenant outcomes.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Conflict of Interest: None

Dispensation Granted: N/A

Equalities Issues: N/A, report is a report on accessibility to services.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

tenants, pmp.

Consultees

tenants, pmp.

Contact: Adel Gardner, Housing Transformation (HRA) Manager Email: Adel.Gardner@sholland.gov.uk, James Ward, Housing Service Insight and Improvement Lead Email: James.Ward@sholland.gov.uk.

Report author: Adel Gardner

Publication date: 29/04/2026

Date of decision: 28/04/2026

Decided at meeting: 28/04/2026 - Cabinet

Effective from: 08/05/2026

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