Decision

RESOLVED to:

I.                         Approve the Competence and Conduct Standard Policy

II.                         Approve that officers be given delegated authority to finalise the implementation plan, including workforce mapping, training needs analysis, qualification pathways and arrangements for service providers. 

Reasons for the decision

The report presented the draft Competence and Conduct Standard Policy for Cabinet’s consideration and approval. The policy has been developed in response to the Regulator of Social Housing’s new Competence and Conduct Standard, which comes into force in October 2026 and requires registered providers to ensure relevant staff and, where applicable, service providers have the skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours needed to deliver good quality landlord services. 

Alternative options considered

None.