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Summary
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The Broxtowe Council Cabinet met on 2 September 2025, and among the decisions made were the approval of a revised Damp and Mould Policy in preparation for Awaab's Law1 coming into force, and the approval of an updated Alterations and Improvement Policy. The Cabinet also discussed local government reorganisation, and noted the progress made against the Corporate Plan.
Damp and Mould Policy
The Cabinet approved the revised Damp and Mould Policy, which has been amended in preparation for the introduction of Awaab's Law on 27 October 2025. The revised policy outlines how the council will manage damp and mould in line with the new legislation, with Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE, Leader of the Council stating that this was in accordance with the council's corporate priority of ensuring good quality homes for everyone.
Awaab's Law will require social landlords to address all emergency hazards and all damp and mould hazards that present a significant risk of harm to tenants within fixed timeframes.
Alterations and Improvement Policy
The Cabinet approved the revised Alterations and Improvement Policy, which sets out the council's approach to requests from tenants to make alterations and improvements to their homes. Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE, Leader of the Council, stated that this was in accordance with the council's corporate priority of ensuring good quality homes for everyone.
The Housing Act 1985 S.97 (1) determines that it is a term of a secure tenancy that the tenant will not make any improvement without the written consent of the landlord.
Local Government Reorganisation
Members noted the report on Local Government Reorganisation and voiced their dissatisfaction with the timing and outcome of the vote on the issue that had taken place at Nottinghamshire County Council. It was requested that the relevant Members of Parliament be contacted to voice the council's concerns, and it was stated that judicial review should remain an option for the council if necessary.
Broxtowe Borough Council's position on Local Government Reorganisation has been made quite clear, in that it will not support an option which involves Broxtowe becoming part of a wider City unitary.
Review of Corporate Plan Progress and Financial Performance
The Cabinet noted the progress made in achieving the Corporate Plan priorities and financial performance for the quarter ended 30 June 2025. Discussion centred around gas and electrical safety. It was suggested that the council writes to the relevant body to mitigate the process for injunctions to be obtained through the courts.
Change Delivery Manager Recruitment
The Cabinet considered a request for the approval for the conversion of the existing Change Delivery Manager role, which was currently within the establishment as a two-year fixed term post into a full-time permanent position.
The Cabinet agreed to convert the current fixed term Change Delivery Manager post, within the Asset Management and Development service, into a permanent established role, at a Grade 13, plus a market supplement to be reviewed biennially in accordance with the Market Supplement Policy. Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE, Leader of the Council, stated that this was in accordance with the council's corporate priority of ensuring good quality homes for everyone.
Housing & Asset Management Service Improvement Plan
The Cabinet noted the update of the Housing & Asset Management Service Improvement Plan. It was requested that the ASB Action Plan be added to the Improvement Plan in addition to other plans which may have a relevant cross-over.
Irrecoverable Arrears
The Cabinet agreed to write off arrears in excess of £7,500 on national non-domestic rates, council tax, rents, housing and council tax benefit overpayment and sundry debtors as set out in the report and to note the exercise of the Deputy Chief Executive's delegated authority under Financial Procedure Rule 5.9. The reason given for this decision was that it would assist with the council's aim to deliver cost effectiveness.
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Awaab's Law is Clause 42 of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, which amends social housing tenancy agreements to require landlords to comply with new requirements to repair hazards such as damp and mould within prescribed timescales. ↩
Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
Decision summaries below are AI-generated from the council’s published record. Check the council source or the full decision page before relying on them.
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Local Government Reorganization
For Determination...to note the report on Local Government Reorganisation in Nottinghamshire, including the ongoing community engagement exercise, the programme management framework, and countywide implementation activity, while reiterating Broxtowe Borough Council's opposition to becoming part of a wider City unitary.
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Alterations and Improvement Policy
Recommendations Approved...to approve the revised Alterations and Improvement Policy, which outlines the process for tenants requesting alterations and improvements to their council properties, incorporating recommendations from the Tenant Influence Panel and addressing equality impacts.
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Housing & Asset Management Service Improvement Plan - update
For Determination...to note the update of the Housing and Asset Management Service Improvement Plan, which details progress on enhancing service delivery for tenants and outlines the next phase of projects following a Housing Quality Network mock inspection.
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CHANGE DELIVERY MANAGER RECRUITMENT
For Determination...to ensure the continued improvement of housing services, the Cabinet approved the conversion of the fixed-term Change Delivery Manager post to a permanent, full-time role at Grade 13, with a biennially reviewed market supplement.
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Review of Corporate Plan Progress and Financial Performance - September 2024 (Quarter 1)
For Determination...to note the progress made in achieving the Corporate Plan priorities and financial performance for the quarter ended 30 June 2025.
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Scrutiny Reviews
Recommendations Approved...to NOTE the report on Scrutiny Reviews, acknowledging the ongoing and proposed scrutiny activities, including the Cemetery Memorials review and updates on the D H Lawrence Museum, street cleansing, and Councillors' use of ICT systems, while also considering the future scrutiny programme and suggesting topics for future review.
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Cabinet Work Programme
Recommendations Approved...to approve the Cabinet Work Programme, including potential key decisions, as presented.
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Exclusion of Public and Press
Recommendations Approved -
Damp and Mould Policy - revision
For Determination...that the revised Damp and Mould Policy, amended to align with Awaab's Law and improve service delivery regarding damp and mould management in Council housing properties, was approved.
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Minutes
Recommendations Approved...to release grant funding for Citizens Advice, approve the Empty Homes Strategy, Asset Management Strategy introduction, Housing Delivery Plan, Annual Food Safety Service Plan, Contaminated Land Strategy, Air Quality Status Report and Action Plan, reallocate vehicle fleet replacement capital budgets, approve revised Safeguarding Children and Adults Policies, approve the Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement, approve consultation on PSPO renewals, approve the Cabinet Work Programme, and approve a supplementary capital estimate for additional design fees for the Bramcote Leisure Centre.
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Irrecoverable Arrears
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