Decision

The Cabinet has decided to adopt the Crawley Homes' Domestic Abuse policy to comply with legislation and guidance.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet approved the adoption and subsequent publication of the policy.

summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of the Crawley Homes' Domestic Abuse policy to comply with legislation and guidance.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to adopt the Crawley Homes' Domestic Abuse policy to comply with legislation and guidance.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements, which could potentially impact stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Crawley Homes staff", "Tenants", "Cabinet Member for Housing"]

contentiousness_score: 5

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

URL: https://democracy.crawley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=800

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To request approval for the Crawley Homes’ Domestic Abuse policy to be adopted to comply with legislation and guidance.

Content: To request approval for the Crawley Homes’ Domestic Abuse policy to be adopted to comply with legislation and guidance. RESOLVED   That the Cabinet:   a)                approves the Crawley Homes Domestic Abuse policy (Appendix A of report CH/219) for adoption and subsequent publication.   b)                delegates authority to the Head of Crawley Homes, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to make amendments to this policy as further changes to legislation and statutory guidance are introduced or following a subsequent review.  (Generic Delegation 7 will be used to enact this recommendation).     Reasons for the Recommendations   a)                To ensure that Crawley Homes complies with legislation relating to the management of residential accommodation.   b)                To fulfil regulatory requirements, including the provision of direct information to tenants, ensuring transparency and accountability.   c)                To aid staff in making consistent decisions.   d)                To become custom and practice.   e)                To ensure that Crawley Homes staff and representatives operate within and understand their responsibilities under the law.  

Date of Decision: September 3, 2025