Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: April 24, 2025

Purpose: Approve the Housing Aids & Adaptations Policy

Content: Decision: 1.     Approve the proposed Housing Aids & Adaptations Policy at Appendix 1.; and 2.     Authorise the Joint Assistant Director of Housing Services to make any necessary minor amendments to the Policy in consultation with the Lead Councillor. Reason(s): 1.     To ensure that the Housing Service has documented policies to support community well-being, ensuring long-term sustainability while fulfilling legal and ethical obligations. 2.     There are also specific expectations placed on the Council, as a social housing landlord, by the Regulator of Social Housing as part of the Safety and Quality standard to assist tenants seeking housing adaptations to access the appropriate service. Specific expectations include to: •  Clearly communicate to tenants and relevant organisations how they will assist tenants seeking housing adaptations services. •  Co-operate with tenants, appropriate local authority departments and other relevant organisations so that a housing adaptations service is available to tenants where appropriate. •  Allocate homes that are designed or adapted to meet specific needs appropriately. Other options considered and rejected by the Executive: None. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.