Agenda item

9.1

Following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak who died two years ago from a respiratory condition caused by damp and mould in his home, both the Secretary of State for The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLHUC) and the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) have written to Sheffield City Council to seek re-assurances that it is fulfilling its legal and regulatory responsibilities in relation to damp and mould, and if not, to outline how it intends to become full compliant. The report outlined work undertaken to date in responding to DLUHC and the RSH and how SCC is responding to dealing effectively with damp and mould.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee:-

1.     Note the contents of this report and the work being done to address the issues of damp and mould in private rented homes and council housing.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

To inform the Housing Policy Committee of the work being undertaken by Officers to respond to the challenges of damp and mould in both private sector housing and council housing in Sheffield.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

None

8.1

The Director of Housing, Housing & Neighbourhood Services introduced the report which outlined work undertaken to date in responding to DLUHC and the RSH and how SCC is responding to dealing effectively with damp and mould.

Following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak who died two years ago from a respiratory condition caused by damp and mould in his home, both the Secretary of State for The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLHUC) and the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) have written to Sheffield City Council to seek re-assurances that it is fulfilling its legal and regulatory responsibilities in relation to damp and mould, and if not, to outline how it intends to become full compliant.

8.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee:-

1.     Note the contents of this report and the work being done to address the issues of damp and mould in private rented homes and council housing.

8.3

Reasons for Decision

8.3.1

To inform the Housing Policy Committee of the work being undertaken by Officers to respond to the challenges of damp and mould in both private sector housing and council housing in Sheffield.

8.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

8.4.1

None