Decision details

To agree a separate domestic abuse policy that covers the council’s additional housing considerations.

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RESOLVED THAT:

1.    the Domestic Abuse Policy is adopted;

2.    Cabinet agrees that the Council will seek Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) Accreditation;

3.    authority is delegated to the Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services in consultation with the Director for Governance, Housing and Communities to amend the housing and homelessness policy as relates to Domestic Abuse as appropriate in light of developing best practice;

4.    the proposal in Appendix 3 for the creation of a partnership plan to support local implementation of the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Strategy 2025-2028 is noted.