Decision details
IEMD: Awaab’s Law Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sectors)
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Housing - Stephen Conway
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
For the Executive Member Decision for Housing to respond to the consultation on ‘Awaab’s Law: Consultation on timescales for repairs in the social rented sectors’ via an IEMD. Awaab's Law, enacted through Clause 42 of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act, introduces requirements for landlords to ensure the safety and decency of social rented homes. The consultation seeks feedback on specific aspects such as timescales for investigations and repairs, emergency protocols, and record-keeping obligations.
Decision:
That the Executive Member for Housing authorised Wokingham Borough Council’s response to this consultation as set out in Enclosure I of this report. This response was submitted as an Interim Position Statement on 5th March 2024.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Declarations: None
Dispensations: None
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Internal consultation with colleagues in
Housing domain and housing company (Loddon)
Consultees
Consultation response, IEMD report,
EQIA
Contact: Ruby Shekhawat Email: ruby.shekhawat@wokingham.gov.uk.
Report author: Ruby Shekhawat
Publication date: 02/04/2024
Date of decision: 02/04/2024
Decided at meeting: 02/04/2024 - Executive - Individual Member Decisions
Effective from: 10/04/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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