Decision details

The report of the Head of Housing Services was submitted seeking Members approval for a new policy regarding the management of fire safety in the Council’s housing stock.

Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at their meeting on 2 June 2009 and the support and comments of members were noted.

The Director Community and Environment reported that whilst the safety of residents was paramount, the Council planned to adopt the policy sensitively and in consultation with tenants and leaseholders.  Members supported this approach and acknowledged the safety hazards posed by the storage of objects in communal areas. They requested that particular consideration should be given to the storage of vehicles including mobility scooters. It was agreed to involve ward councillors in discussions regarding properties in their local area.  The installation of sprinklers was suggested and the Director Community and Environment agreed to explore this further.

Executive resolved that the Fire Safety Policy for the Council’s housing stock be approved and that ward Councillors be involved in consultations relating to properties in their wards.