URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1405

Decision Maker: Officer Decision

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The Council has to agreed to undertake Fire Risk Assessments to its General Needs flat blocks every 3-years and to its specialised housing sites (Sheltered Housing and Homeless Family Units) every year. We have now reached the time that these need to be re-assessed.

Content: The Council has to agreed to undertake Fire Risk Assessments to its General Needs flat blocks every 3-years and to its specialised housing sites (Sheltered Housing and Homeless Family Units) every year. We have now reached the time that these need to be re-assessed. To appoint Ashby Fire Safety to undertake the Fire Risk Assessments for the sum of £86,820 following a competitive tender exercise.   Reason: To ensure all Council Flat Blocks, Sheltered Housing Units and Homeless Family Units are assessed for fire safety and to comply with the latest Fire Safety Legislation.

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026