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Status:

Decision Subject To Call In

Business Item

Housing Policies requiring approval

Ref.

ES/2662

Is a Key Decision:

Yes

Decision Type:

Committee

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Date of Decision

Tue 13 Jan 2026

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Description

Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing

Matter for Decision (to consider...)

To consider Housing Policies requiring approval

Service Area

Housing Operations & Landlord Services

Service Area 2

Not Applicable

Contact for Background Papers:

Rebecca Ward
Housing Policy and Regulation Manager
rebecca.ward@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Background Papers:

See report

Is Decision District Wide

Yes

Decision Made

That Cabinet:

1. Approved all four documents (Appendices A to D) and agrees that these are published on the Council’s website and shared with relevant stakeholders as part of the wider housing service improvement plan.

2. Approved the fees and charges listed in the Mobility Vehicle Policy and ensures they are added to the ESC Fees and Charges book.

3. Gave delegated authority to the Head of Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to make amendments and update the documents as required in response to changes in legislation, operational feedback, or best practice.

Reason for Decision

The documents are 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 4 documents (Recommended): Ensures compliance and addresses identified gaps.

Option 2 – Do not approve the 4 documents: This would leave the Council exposed to compliance risks and operational inconsistencies.

Option 3 - Approve some but not all of the 4 documents: This would only partially address the identified gaps and may delay full compliance.

Any Declarations of Interest Declared

None

Any Dispensation Granted

None

Decision Criteria

This Decision does not contain any decision criteria records.

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-2662 Housing Policies requiring approval (162Kb)
1. ES-2662 Appendix A (156Kb)
2. ES-2662 Appendix B (184Kb)
3. ES-2662 Appendix C (322Kb)
4. ES-2662 Appendix D (128Kb)
5. ES-2662 Appendix E (17Kb)
6. ES-2662 Appendix F (17Kb)
7. ES-2662 Appendix G (17Kb)
8. ES-2662 Appendix H (17Kb)
9. ES-2662 Appendix I (55Kb)
10. ES-2662 Appendix J (126Kb)

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Decision History

Date & Time Created	User Full Name	Status Description	Details
1 2 3 4 5 6 Page 1 of 6, items 1 to 10 of 59.
30/12/2025 15:02:06	Alli Stone	Business Item Created
30/12/2025 15:02:06	Alli Stone	Committee Added	Cabinet
30/12/2025 15:02:06	Alli Stone	Meeting Added	13/01/2026 6:00PM
30/12/2025 15:02:48	Alli Stone	Ward Added	Aldeburgh and Leiston
30/12/2025 15:02:48	Alli Stone	Ward Added	Beccles and Worlingham
30/12/2025 15:02:48	Alli Stone	Ward Added	Bungay and Wainford
30/12/2025 15:02:48	Alli Stone	Ward Added	Carlford and Fynn Valley
30/12/2025 15:02:48	Alli Stone	Ward Added	Carlton and Whitton
30/12/2025 15:02:48	Alli Stone	Ward Added	Carlton Colville
30/12/2025 15:02:48	Alli Stone	Ward Added	Deben

Approval/Comments

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