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Status:

Implemented

Business Item

Housing policies requiring approval

Ref.

ES/2562

Is a Key Decision:

Yes

Decision Type:

Committee

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Date of Decision

Tue 4 Nov 2025

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Description

Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing

Matter for Decision (to consider...)

To approve the repairs policy

Service Area

Housing Operations & Landlord Services

Service Area 2

Contact for Background Papers:

Heather Fisk
Head of Housing

heather.fisk@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Background Papers:

See attached report

Is Decision District Wide

Yes

Decision Made

That Cabinet

1. Approved the draft Repairs Policy and agree that it is published on the Council’s website and shared with relevant stakeholders as part of the wider housing service improvement plan.

2. Authorised the Head of Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to make amendments and update the Repairs Policy as required in response to changes in legislation, operational feedback, or best practice.

Reason for Decision

The draft Repairs Policy is necessary to ensure the Council meets its legal and regulatory obligations, improves service consistency, and addresses gaps identified through the strategic review.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Option 1 – Approve the draft Repairs Policy (Recommended): Ensures compliance and addresses identified gaps.

Option 2 – Do not approve the draft Repairs Policy: This would leave the Council exposed to compliance risks and operational inconsistencies.

Any Declarations of Interest Declared

None

Any Dispensation Granted

None

Decision Criteria

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Wards

Aldeburgh and Leiston; Beccles and Worlingham; Bungay and Wainford; Carlford and Fynn Valley; Carlton and Whitton; Carlton Colville; Deben; Eastern Felixstowe; Framlingham; Gunton and St Margarets; Halesworth and Blything; Harbour and Normanston; Kelsale and Yoxford; Kesgrave; Kessingland; Kirkley and Pakefield; Lothingland; Martlesham and Purdis Farm; Melton; Orwell and Villages; Oulton Broad; Rendlesham and Orford; Rushmere St Andrew; Saxmundham; Southwold; Western Felixstowe; Wickham Market; Woodbridge; Wrentham, Wangford and Westleton

Topics

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Overview and Scrutiny

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Reports

ES-2562 Housing Policies requiring approval (141Kb)
1. ES-2562 Appendix A (144Kb)
2. ES-2562 Appendix B (16Kb)
3. ES-2562 Appendix C (64Kb)

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Decision History

Date & Time Created	User Full Name	Status Description	Details
1 2 3 4 5 Page 1 of 5, items 1 to 10 of 42.
23/10/2025 15:29:18	Lorraine Fitch	Business Item Created
23/10/2025 15:29:18	Lorraine Fitch	Committee Added	Cabinet
23/10/2025 15:29:18	Lorraine Fitch	Meeting Added	04/11/2025 6:00PM
23/10/2025 15:34:20	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Aldeburgh and Leiston
23/10/2025 15:34:20	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Beccles and Worlingham
23/10/2025 15:34:20	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Bungay and Wainford
23/10/2025 15:34:20	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Carlford and Fynn Valley
23/10/2025 15:34:20	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Carlton and Whitton
23/10/2025 15:34:20	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Carlton Colville
23/10/2025 15:34:20	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Deben

Approval/Comments

No history found.