Andrea Tait

...to note the Regulatory Judgement of a C2 Grade issued by the Regulator of Social Housing on 30th July 2025, following a programmed inspection of South Holland District Council as a Registered Social Landlord.

...to prepare for the implementation of Awaab's Law, the Cabinet adopted a revised Housing Repairs and Fitness for Habitation Policy and a revised Damp Condensation and Mould Policy, delegated minor operational changes and legislative amendments to the Assistant Director – Housing in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Strategic and Operational Housing, and noted that further reports will be brought forward to update on the implementation progress of Phase 1, as well as development of Phase 2 and 3.

...to enable consultation on the continuation of the current Council Tax Support scheme for 2026/27, including uprating in line with DWP allowances and premiums, with oversight delegated to the Section 151 Officer in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance.

...to approve the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, and to contribute to a 2-year fixed term officer role to oversee their implementation.

...to note the quarterly risk monitoring information for Quarter 4 of 2024/25, ensuring risks impacting the Council's objectives are identified and reviewed.