Issue - decisions

This item was chaired by Diana Minns (Vice-Chair Tenant Representative).

Matter for Decision

The report provides an update on the compliance related activities delivered within the Estates & Facilities Team, including a summary on gas servicing, electrical testing, and fire safety work.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing and Homelessness

      i.          Noted the progress of the compliance related work detailed within the officer’s report.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Property Compliance and Risk Manager.

The Property Compliance and Risk Manager said the following in response to Members’ questions:

      i.          Noted Councillors’ concerns about council properties that officers were unable to gain access to undertake gas /electrical inspections. Officers within the council were working together to improve meaningful engagement with tenants as appreciated the disruption that inspections could cause to tenants.

     ii.          Confirmed that work had been undertaken with the Home Ownership Team to undertake some inspections of fire doors for leaseholders. Further work was also to be undertaken.

The Executive Councillor reassured members that further steps could be taken to gain entry to properties where tenants had refused access to ensure other tenants were safe where necessary. She also noted that tenants were required to allow access as part of their tenancy agreement with the council.  

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendation.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.