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9.1

Following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak who died nearly three
years ago from a respiratory condition caused by damp and mould in
his home, the Director of Housing and Neighbourhoods submitted a
report to the 15 December 2022 Housing Policy Committee outlining
the establishment of a Damp and Mould Task Group and the work
required to meet the recommendations within the Ombudsman’s
26-point Spotlight Report on Damp and Mould.
 
The
Head of Service introduced the report which highlighted the
progress in meeting the requirements of the Ombudsman’s
report and will also seek approval of the Damp, Mould and
Condensation Policy.
 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That
the Housing Policy Committee:-

1.    
Note the contents of this report.

2.    
Note the progress made in complying with the Housing
Ombudsman’s Spotlight Report on Damp and
Mould

3.    
Approve the Sheffield City Council Damp, Mould, and
Condensation Policy
RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee approved
the adding of the following additional recommendation to the
officers report:
 

4.    
That officers provide a further report and review of
policy for the March 2024 meeting of the
Committee.
 

9.3

Reasons for
Decision

9.3.1

To
update the Housing Policy Committee on the work being undertaken by
Officers and the Damp and Mould Task Force in response to the
challenges of damp and mould in both private sector rented and
Council Housing in Sheffield.

9.3.2

To
update the Housing Policy Committee on the progress being made in
complying with the Housing Ombudsman’s Spotlight Report on
Damp and Mould.
 

9.3.3

To
formalise Sheffield City Council’s approach for dealing with
Damp and Mould issues in Council Properties by adopting a Damp,
Mould and Condensation Policy.
 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and
Rejected

9.4.1

None.