The new Housing Management Disrepair Policy KD1010845
June 5, 2026 Lead Member for Housing Management, Housing Safety & Building New Homes (until 15 May 2025) (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Lead Member for Housing Management, Housing Safety & Building New Homes agreed to approve and implement the Housing Management Disrepair Policy on 5 June 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Housing Management to approve minor or legislative changes to this policy ahead of its 5-year review date.
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Purpose
Approval is sought of the new Housing Management Disrepair Policy. This policy outlines what disrepair is and how the Council deals with cases of disrepair. It also sets out the Council’s and residents’ responsibilities in these cases. This policy is based on the Pre-Action Protocol for housing conditions claims (England) and so is in line with government protocol and current legislation.
Decision
The Lead Member has AGREED to:
- Approve and implement the Housing Management Disrepair Policy attached at Appendix One of the Decision Report.
- Delegate authority to the Director of Housing Management to approve minor or legislative changes to this policy ahead of its 5-year review date.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 13 Jun 2026 |
| Expected date | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Originally due | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Lead officer | James Carroll |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |