Decision details

Control of asbestos policy and control of contractors policy

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To consider the proposed policies relating to the Control of Asbestos and the Control of Contractors and the way forward.

Decisions:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet recommends to Council that the Control of Asbestos Policy (Appendix 1 of the report) and Control of Contractors Policy (Appendix 2 of the report), be adopted.

 

REASONS FOR DECISION:

 

As set out in the report.

 

KEY DECISION:

 

Report to Cabinet and Full Council.

 

PORTFOLIO:

 

Housing and Homelessness Services / Finance, Investment and Corporate Services.

 

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED/REJECTED:

 

As set out in the report.

 

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST(S):

 

None.

 

DISCUSSION:

 

The Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness Services introduced the report and welcomed the consistent approach that would be implemented in bringing forward the policies, particularly with regard to managing asbestos in the Council’s assets and corporate buildings.

 

In response to a question regarding privately owned buildings with asbestos, it was confirmed that the report dealt specifically with the Council’s own assets and the Environment Agency was the appropriate body for guidance and enforcement in this area.

 

 

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Consultees

Executive Management Team, Housing and Homelessness Overview and Scrutiny Panel, Corporate Affairs and Local Economy Overview and Scrutiny Panel. Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness and Portfolio Holder for Finance, Investment and Corporate Services

Contact: Grainne O'Rourke, Strategic Director of Housing, Communities and Governance Email: grainne.orourke@nfdc.gov.uk, Ritchie Thomson, Service Manager - Housing Major Projects Email: ritchie.thomson@nfdc.gov.uk.

Report author: Grainne O'Rourke

Publication date: 08/10/2021

Date of decision: 06/10/2021

Decided at meeting: 06/10/2021 - Cabinet

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