Decision details

To consider a revised policy.

Arising from a *report of the Corporate Manager for Public Health, Regulation and Housing; the Homes Policy Development Group had made the following recommendation:

That the revised Aids and Adaptations Policy as attached in Annexe 1 be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Property Services outlined the contents of the report stating that the revised policy considered recent legislation and tenancy agreements and enabled the Council to serve its tenants in need of adaptations to their properties

RESOLVED that the recommendation of the Policy Development Group be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr R B Evans and seconded by Cllr C R Slade)

Reason for the decision - to allow for formal adoption of the updated policy. The policy is key to ensuring that tenants with disabilities are supported to have access to facilities as set out by the medical and related professional opinion, in accordance with individual need and ability in order to continue living in their home.

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