To adopt the revised Fire Safety Policy for the Council’s housing stock and authorise its direct and immediate implementation, subject to call in.

In order to set in place clear plans and policies to inform future maintenance and management activities and such policy framework to evidence compliance with regulatory standards. The Policy further provides that our buildings are fit for purpose, sustainable, provide suitable access and are appropriate for use to meet the demand for housing within the District.

Not revising the Policy – not proposed – Although not mandatory the policy is part of the suite of formal policies and plans that formalise how the Council implements regulatory requirements.