Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 27, 2024

Purpose: This report summarises the Council’s position against the Regulator of Social Housing’s Consumer Standards and our proposed action plan and Governance Arrangements to meet the standards

Content: Pre-decision scrutiny questions and responses were noted. The Mayor advised that a response on pre-decision scrutiny question 4 would follow.   DECISION   1.    Note the decision taken by The Chief Executive to self-refer to the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and endorse this decision.   2.    Approve the establishment of a Housing Management Sub Committee of Cabinet to oversee the council’s housing management service in relation to performance, compliance and assure the delivery of the Regulatory Assurance Action Plan.   3.    Note the proposed Terms of Reference for the Housing Sub Committee of Cabinet as set out in Appendix 1 and delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing and Regeneration in consultation with the Mayor to finalise the Terms of Reference.   4.    Agree the Regulatory Assurance Action Plan at Appendix 2.   5.    Delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Housing and Regeneration, in consultation with the Mayor & Lead Member of Housing to agree the final Regulatory Assurance Action Plan following RSH comments.   Action by Corporate Director of Housing and Regeneration (D. Joyce) Interim Head of Regulatory Assurance (D. Reynolds)