Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the policy for adoption and subsequent publication, delegating authority to make amendments as needed.
summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of the Crawley Homes Pets policy to comply with guidance and good practice.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to adopt the Crawley Homes Pets policy to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves regulations around keeping pets in rented, local authority accommodation, which could impact tenants and prospective tenants.
affected_stakeholders: ["Crawley Borough Council", "Crawley Homes staff", "Tenants", "Prospective tenants"]
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=901
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To request approval for the Crawley Homes Pets policy to be adopted to comply with guidance and good practice.
Content: To request approval for the Crawley Homes Pets policy to be adopted to comply with guidance and good practice. RESOLVED That the Cabinet: a) approves the attached policy (appendix A of report CH/231) 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 To ensure that Crawley Borough Council is compliant with relevant legislation with regard to keeping pets in rented, local authority, accommodation. To fulfil regulatory requirements, including the provision of direct information to tenants and prospective tenants, ensuring transparency and accountability. To ensure that Crawley Homes staff and representatives operate within and understand their responsibilities under housing law and in relation to tenancy management as regards the keeping of pets.
Date of Decision: June 24, 2026