IEMD: Awaab’s Law Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sectors)
April 2, 2024 Leader of the Council and Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan - Stephen Conway (Cabinet member) 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
Leader of the Council and Executive Councillor for Housing, Partnerships and the Local Plan - Stephen Conway decided on 02/04/2024. The Executive Member for Housing authorised Wokingham Borough Council’s response to the consultation on ‘Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sectors’. This response was submitted as an Interim Position Statement on 5th March 2024.
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Purpose
For the Executive Member Decision for Housing to respond to the consultation on ‘Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sectors’ via an IEMD. Awaab's Law, enacted through Clause 42 of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act, introduces requirements for landlords to ensure the safety and decency of social rented homes. The consultation seeks feedback on specific aspects such as timescales for investigations and repairs, emergency protocols, and record-keeping obligations.
Decision
That the Executive Member for Housing authorised Wokingham Borough Council’s response to this consultation as set out in Enclosure I of this report. This response was submitted as an Interim Position Statement on 5th March 2024.
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Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Effective from | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Expected date | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Originally due | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Lead officer | Ruby Shekhawat |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |