Issue - meetings

Report of Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    the Damp and Mould Policy is approved

The Leader read out an introduction on behalf of the Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services, stating that the policy sets out actions to be taken in relation to damp and mould and what tenants need to know and how they can get help.  She said we want to make sure that all our tenants are safe and warm in their homes, and know how to minimise the potential for damp in their homes too, with systems in place to deal with any issues and accessible to tenants without fear or concern.

A Member commented that although this policy is driven by legislation, we know that damp and mould is a significant problem, and with responsibility for 4-5k homes in the town, we need to set the bar high when looking after our tenants, setting a good and clear example for private landlords in Cheltenham and elsewhere. The policy educates all our tenants to help them understand how to tackle the problem and exercise their rights, and is an impressive piece of work.    

RESOLVED THAT:

1.    the Damp and Mould Policy is approved