Agenda item

9.1

Following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak who died nearly three years ago from a respiratory condition caused by damp and mould in his home, the Director of Housing and Neighbourhoods submitted a report to the 15 December 2022 Housing Policy Committee outlining the establishment of a Damp and Mould Task Group and the work required to meet the recommendations within the Ombudsman’s 26-point Spotlight Report on Damp and Mould.

The Head of Service introduced the report which highlighted the progress in meeting the requirements of the Ombudsman’s report and will also seek approval of the Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee:-

1.     Note the contents of this report.

2.     Note the progress made in complying with the Housing Ombudsman’s Spotlight Report on Damp and Mould

3.     Approve the Sheffield City Council Damp, Mould, and Condensation Policy

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee approved the adding of the following additional recommendation to the officers report:

4.     That officers provide a further report and review of policy for the March 2024 meeting of the Committee.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

To update the Housing Policy Committee on the work being undertaken by Officers and the Damp and Mould Task Force in response to the challenges of damp and mould in both private sector rented and Council Housing in Sheffield.

9.3.2

To update the Housing Policy Committee on the progress being made in complying with the Housing Ombudsman’s Spotlight Report on Damp and Mould.

9.3.3

To formalise Sheffield City Council’s approach for dealing with Damp and Mould issues in Council Properties by adopting a Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

None.

9.1

Following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak who died nearly three years ago from a respiratory condition caused by damp and mould in his home, the Director of Housing and Neighbourhoods submitted a report to the 15 December 2022 Housing Policy Committee outlining the establishment of a Damp and Mould Task Group and the work required to meet the recommendations within the Ombudsman’s 26-point Spotlight Report on Damp and Mould.

The Head of Service introduced the report which highlighted the progress in meeting the requirements of the Ombudsman’s report and will also seek approval of the Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee:-

1.     Note the contents of this report.

2.     Note the progress made in complying with the Housing Ombudsman’s Spotlight Report on Damp and Mould

3.     Approve the Sheffield City Council Damp, Mould, and Condensation Policy

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Housing Policy Committee approved the adding of the following additional recommendation to the officers report:

4.     That officers provide a further report and review of policy for the March 2024 meeting of the Committee.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

To update the Housing Policy Committee on the work being undertaken by Officers and the Damp and Mould Task Force in response to the challenges of damp and mould in both private sector rented and Council Housing in Sheffield.

9.3.2

To update the Housing Policy Committee on the progress being made in complying with the Housing Ombudsman’s Spotlight Report on Damp and Mould.

9.3.3

To formalise Sheffield City Council’s approach for dealing with Damp and Mould issues in Council Properties by adopting a Damp, Mould and Condensation Policy.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

None.