Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Strategic Director for People and Communities.

Agreed:

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the adoption of the new Housing Domestic Abuse Policy for the period.

Reason for Decision: As set out in the report.

The Executive received the report on the revised Housing Domestic Abuse Policy 2024-2027 for adoption by Council. The policy contained details of how the Council would manage reports of domestic abuse relating to Exeter City Council tenants and was a requirement of the Regulator of Social Housing.

During the discussion, Councillor Wright felt that it should be noted that, for once, the EQIA had a positive effect rather than a negative one as was often the case.

In response to questions and points raised by Councillor Wood, the Head of Service – Housing advised that the issue of legal permissions and information was a complex area but clarified that ECC would always do what the person wanted.

The Leader moved the recommendation, which was seconded by Councillor Wright, voted upon, and CARRIED unanimously.

RECOMMENDED that Council approve the adoption of the new Housing Domestic Abuse Policy for the period.