Issue - decisions

Preparedness for Awaab's Law: update

17/09/2025 - Preparedness to deliver the Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulation 2025 (Awaab's Law)

1)    Following Cabinet’s consideration of the Housing Landlord Service’s preparations to respond to Awaab’s Law (Phase 1), that further reports will be brought forward to update on the implementation progress of Phase 1, as well as development of Phase 2 and 3, be noted.

 

2)    That the revised Housing Repairs and Fitness for Habitation Policy (Appendix A), be adopted.

 

3)    That the revised Damp Condensation and Mould Policy (Appendix B), be adopted.

 

4)    That minor operational changes and any legislative amendments to the Housing Repairs and Fitness for Habitation Policy be delegated to the Assistant Director – Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing.

 

5)    That minor operational changes and any legislative amendments to the Damp Condensation and Mould Policy be delegated to the Assistant Director – Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing.