Issue - meetings

To advise members of the changes to legislation following the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, update on progress in relation to compliance with the key areas and inform of the new inspection routine set out by the Regulator of social housing.

Members were advised of changes to legislation following the implementation of the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023. During discussion, the following was noted:

·         A lot of work was being undertaken to identify where damp and mould may be a problem

·         Investment in IT systems was required

·         Tenant satisfaction was high and stock was in good condition, with 100% meeting the government’s decent homes standard

·         Work towards a new tenant scrutiny panel was underway.

It was requested that a report on other tenant satisfaction measures not included in the report be brought to a future meeting.

It was moved by Councillor Crooks, seconded by Councillor Cope and

RESOLVED –

(i)            The new requirements of the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023 be noted;

(ii)          The progress in meeting new legislative requirements be noted;

(iii)         The revised Damp and Mould policy be endorsed;

(iv)         The new inspection regime introduced from 1 April be noted.