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Status:

Decision Subject To Call In

Business Item

Housing Policies requiring approval

Ref.

ES/2527

Is a Key Decision:

Decision Type:

Committee

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Date of Decision

Tue 7 Oct 2025

Show on Forward Plan

Yes

Description

Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing

Matter for Decision (to consider...)

To approve the following housing policies:

Housing Electrical Safety Policy

Housing Heating Safety Policy

Housing Water Safety Policy

Housing Fire Safety Policy

Housing Asbestos Safety Policy

Housing Lift Safety Policy

Service Area

Housing Operations & Landlord Services

Service Area 2

Contact for Background Papers:

Rebecca Ward

Background Papers:

TBC

Is Decision District Wide

Yes

Decision Made

That Cabinet gave delegated authority to the Head of Housing in consultation with the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing:

1. To approve all six policies and agree that these are published on the Council’s website and shared with relevant stakeholders as part of the wider housing service improvement plan.

Housing Electrical Safety Policy

Housing Heating Safety Policy

Housing Water Safety Policy

Housing Fire Safety Policy

Housing Asbestos Safety Policy

Housing Lift Safety Policy

2. To make amendments and update the policies as required in response to changes in legislation, operational feedback, or best practice.

Reason for Decision

The recommended policies 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 six policies (Recommended): Ensures compliance and addresses identified gaps.

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

Option 3 - Approve some but not all policies: 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-2527 Housing Policies requiring approval (163Kb)
1. ES-2527 Appendix A (132Kb)
2. ES-2527 Appendix B (144Kb)
3. ES-2527 Appendix C (132Kb)
4. ES-2527 Appendix D (181Kb)
5. ES-2527 Appendix E (208Kb)
6. ES-2527 Appendix F (185Kb)
7. ES-2527 Appendix G (15Kb)
8. ES-2527 Appendix H (5Kb)
9. ES-2527 Appendix I (15Kb)
10. ES-2527 Appendix J (4Kb)
11. ES-2527 Appendix K (15Kb)
12. ES-2527 Appendix L (15Kb)

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Decision History

Date & Time Created	User Full Name	Status Description	Details
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Page 1 of 7, items 1 to 10 of 67.
23/09/2025 14:20:02	Lorraine Fitch	Business Item Created
23/09/2025 14:20:02	Lorraine Fitch	Committee Added	Cabinet
23/09/2025 14:20:02	Lorraine Fitch	Meeting Added	07/10/2025 6:00PM
23/09/2025 14:23:01	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Aldeburgh and Leiston
23/09/2025 14:23:01	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Beccles and Worlingham
23/09/2025 14:23:01	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Bungay and Wainford
23/09/2025 14:23:01	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Carlford and Fynn Valley
23/09/2025 14:23:01	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Carlton and Whitton
23/09/2025 14:23:01	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Carlton Colville
23/09/2025 14:23:01	Lorraine Fitch	Ward Added	Deben

Approval/Comments

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