Decision details

Report of the Head of Housing and Property Services regarding a revised policy.

Arising from a * report of the Head of Housing and Property Services the Decent and Affordable Homes Policy Development Group had recommended that the revised Fire Risk in Communal Areas policy be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Housing outlined the contents of the report stating that the review of the policy reflected changes in good practice and legislation and provided a framework for staff which set out how they were to manage fire risk in communal areas.

Consideration was given to obstructions placed in communal areas and clear guidance on the storage of mobility scooters.

RESOLVED that the revised policy be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr Mrs M E Squires)

Note: - *Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.