Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 19, 2024

Purpose:

Content: *RESOLVED –   1.   That the Housing Service Domestic Abuse Policy, attached at Appendix 1 of the officer’s report, be approved.   2.   That authority be delegated to the Service Director – Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to approve minor amendments to the Housing Service Domestic Abuse Policy in between formal review periods.   REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS   1.   The adoption of the Housing Service Domestic Abuse Policy will ensure that the Housing Service has a clear and consistent policy to support customers who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse.   2.   The adoption of the Housing Service Domestic Abuse Policy will ensure that the Council is compliant with the Regulator of Social Housing’s Consumer Standards.