Housing Compliance policies

November 4, 2025 Cabinet Committee: Housing (Committee) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...that the Cabinet Committee: Housing of Winchester approved and adopted six Housing Repairs and Maintenance Compliance Policies concerning fire safety, gas and heating, electrical safety, asbestos, water hygiene, and lift safety, while delegating authority to the Corporate Head of Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Good Homes, to make minor amendments.

Full council record

Purpose

Water hygiene policy
Lift safety policy
Fire safety policy
Asbestos Policy
Electrical Safety policy
Gas and heating policy

Decision

1.   
That the following six Housing Repairs and
Maintenance Compliance Policies be approved and adopted, as set out
in Appendices 1 to 6 of report CAB3520(H):
a)   
Fire Safety Policy
b)   
Gas and Heating Policy
c)   
Electrical Safety Policy
d)   
Asbestos Policy
e)   
Water Hygiene Policy
f)     
Lift Safety Policy
 
2. 
That authority be delegated to the Corporate Head of
Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Good Homes, to
make any minor amendments to the policies.
 

Supporting Documents

CAB3520H Housing compliance policies.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 1 Fire Safety Policy.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 2 Gas Safety Policy.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 3 Electrical Safety Policy.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 4 Asbestos Management Policy.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 5 Water Hygiene Policy.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 6 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations Policy.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 7 Fire Safety Policy EqIA.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 8 Gas Safety Policy EqIA.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 9 Electrical Safety Policy EqIA.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 10 Asbestos Safety Policy EqIA.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 11 Water Hygiene Policy EqIA.pdf
CAB3520H APDX 12 Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations Policy EqIA.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date4 Nov 2025
Subject to call-inYes