Decision details

The Cabinet will be presented with the annual report on fire safety issues relating to its role as a corporate and residential landlord and asked to agree three new policies relating to communal areas in flatted accommodation.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Note the fire safety updates provided in the report;

(ii)  Agree the introduction of a ‘Zero Tolerance’ policy for the management of all Council low-rise, medium-rise and high-rise blocks communal areas and a ‘Managed Use’ policy for Extra Care and Part 2 Sheltered Accommodation schemes with communal lounges and kitchens, as detailed in section 3.2 of the report;

(iii)  Agree the introduction of a Permit to Work in LBBD Residential Buildings scheme for utilities companies and contractors, as detailed in section 3.3 and Appendix 3 to the report; and

(iv)  Agree the introduction of a Mobility Scooters in Shared Communal Areas Policy, as detailed in section 3.4 and Appendix 1 to the report.