Decision details
Damp and Mould in Temporary Accommodation Policy
PDF 66 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To inform the Executive Member of the Policy
that sets out a comprehensive approach to dealing with damp and
mould, which ensures that the Council complies with the
Government’s latest published guidance and meets its
obligations under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
(HHSRS) and the Decent Homes Standard.
Decision:
The Executive Member notes the new policy for information.
Reasons for the decision:
i. The Housing Service is committed to delivering a proactive approach to tackling condensation, damp and mould within its temporary accommodation stock.
ii. The policy sets out a comprehensive approach to damp and mould which ensures that the Council complies with the Government’s latest published guidance, and meets its obligations under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Decent Homes Standard.
Alternative options considered:
Not having a clear, up to date, policy on damp and mould is not an option, given the Council’s ownership and management of homes and the expectations and legal standards put in place by the Government.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: None
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director: People
Other reasons / organisations consulted
None
Consultees
None
Contact: Grainne Siggins, Executive Director People Email: grainne.siggins@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
Publication date: 19/02/2024
Date of decision: 19/02/2024
Effective from: 28/02/2024
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