Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
To approve policy and procedure for assessing
and delivering disabled adaptations within the councils housing
stock.
*RESOLVED –
1. That the Adaptations Policy and Procedure 2017 – 2020 be approved and implemented.
2. That the way in which adaptation works are recorded be reviewed, and that a new method of recording and reporting on adaptations work be developed.
3. That an ongoing review of the impact of the implementation of the Adaptations Policy and Procedure 2017 – 2020 be carried out, and that a report on its impact be brought to Cabinet by April, 2019.
REASON FOR DECISIONS
To provide a robust framework that promotes equality and fairness along with compliance with disability legislation, and to meet the increasing demands and needs of our tenants whilst enabling effective management of the service and budget.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Alison Craig, Assistant Director - Housing Manager Email: alison.craig@chesterfield.gov.uk Tel: 01246 345156.
Report author: Chris McDermott
Publication date: 16/05/2017
Date of decision: 16/05/2017
Decided at meeting: 16/05/2017 - Cabinet
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