Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Communities

Presented by the Housing, Property and Customer Services Portfolio Holder

The Housing, Property and Customer Services Portfolio Holder presented the report.

Members of the Cabinet commented on the Council being awarded a C2 grading; and expressed keenness to aim higher and tackle key issues. It was added that good effort was made by Officers and Members across all parties to achieve these improvements in Housing.

It was moved by Councillor A Woodman, seconded by Councillor M Wyatt and

RESOLVED THAT:

1) The outcome of the Social Housing Regulators judgement on the Council’s Landlord Services as set out in the report was noted.
 

2) The creation of an action plan to address the issues set out in the report which once drafted will be brought to Corporate Scrutiny Committee and then to Cabinet, was noted.
 

3) The Housing Improvement Board will monitor the action plan with Cabinet being updated annually on progress.

Reason for decision: Cabinet is responsible for monitoring the functions of the Council, within their remit, and contributing to any Council aims, objectives and policies. It is also responsible for determining policies and objectives for any Council services, within their remit, reviewing the extent to which they are met, and agreeing any necessary action, as well as ensuring the effective and efficient management of any services and resources, within their remit.