Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations for managing and improving social housing compliance and safety standards.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision involves managing and improving social housing compliance responsibilities and safety standards.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations for managing and improving social housing compliance and safety standards.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the potential impact on social housing residents and the need for ongoing compliance.

affected_stakeholders: ["Regulator of Social Housing", "Social housing residents"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.harlow.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1049

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED that:   A    Cabinet noted the progress being made and actions agreed with the Regulator of Social Housing to manage and improve our ongoing social housing compliance responsibilities and the wider elements of the Safety and Quality standard, along with the agreed reformatting of the draft improvement plan and amended brief for the independent review.   B    Cabinet kept under review the option of making a voluntary undertaking to the Regulator of Social Housing as work on finalising and implementing the improvement plan continues.

Date of Decision: April 24, 2025