Decision

Housing Compliance Policies: Gas (and Heating) Safety, Electrical Safety, Fire Safety Enclosed Blocks (Low Risk) Building and Fire Safety (High Risk Blocks)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 5, 2025

Purpose: The report requests approval for the first suite of compliance policies in accordance with legislation.

Content: RESOLVED That the Cabinet: a)             approves the attached policies (Appendices A-D of report CH/212) for adoption and subsequent publication. b)             delegates authority to the Head of Crawley Homes, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to make amendments to these policies as further changes to legislation and statutory guidance are introduced or following a subsequent review.  (Generic Delegation 7 will be used to enact this recommendation). Reasons for the Recommendations   To ensure that Crawley Homes is compliant with all significant safety legislation relating to the management of residential accommodation. To fulfil regulatory requirements, including the provision of direct information to tenants, ensuring transparency and accountability. To ensure that Crawley Homes staff and representatives operate within and understand their responsibilities under the law.

Supporting Documents

Housing Compliance Policies Gas and Heating Safety Electrical Safety Fire Safety Enclosed Bloc.pdf
Housing Policies Appendix B Electrical Safety Policy.pdf
Housing Policies - Appendix A Gas and Heating Safety Policy.pdf
Housing Policies - Appendix E Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Housing Policies Appendix D Building and Fire Safety High Risk Blocks.pdf
Housing Policies Appendix C Fire Safety Policy - Enclosed Blocks Low Rise.pdf

Related Meeting

Constitution - Monday, 27th October, 2025 on October 27, 2025