Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Head of Housing & Property Services advising members of the approach taken for the management of asbestos in Council Properties.

The Group had before it a report * from the Head of Housing and Property Services advising Members of the approach being taken for the management of asbestos in Council properties. He outlined the contents of the report stating that the Council had taken the opportunity to revise the Management Plan and Asbestos Policy following changes in guidance published by the Health and Safety Executive and a recommendation from them following an incident last year. The documents had needed some ‘tightening up’ in a few areas but were now robust workable documents going forwards.

It was confirmed that all recommendations made by the Health and Safety Executive had been actioned within the Council’s housing stock.

RECOMMENDED to the Cabinet that:

a)    The revised Corporate Asbestos Policy be approved; and

b)    The revised Asbestos Management Plan be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr R Evans and seconded by Cllr R J Dolley)

Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed Minutes.