Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing and Resources.

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor Nicola Pryce-Roberts)

Councillor Pryce Roberts introduced the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing & Resources, which provided an update about the work that being completed to mitigate the issue with damp and mould in council homes.

The minutes of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee and the Landlord Services Committee (Cabinet Working Group) were circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the minutes, the report before it and the recommendations contained therein.

RESOLVED:   A.     That the action already taken and the future proposed action to mitigate damp and mould issues in council homes and the aims to reduce the impact on the health to our tenants, be noted.

B.     That the actions being taken be endorsed.

(Note:   As Councillor Pryce-Roberts attended virtually, she didn't vote on the item and the Leader moved the Motion to approve the recommendations in the report.)

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing and Resources.

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Transformation, Housing and Resources as contained on pages 909 to 916 of the Book of Reports, which provided an update about the work that is being completed to mitigate the issue with damp and mould in Council homes.

The Head of Housing Services outlined the report and responded to comments and questions raised by Members:

·       Welcome of the report to tackle and investigate issue of damp and mould in Council homes

·       Savills survey -789 properties identified - action being taken to ensure the safety of residents in relation to damp, mould, and condensation

·       Investigation is carried out thoroughly

RESOLVED: That the Committee considered and noted the report, action and information contained therein.