Decision - Regulator of Social Housing - response to regulatory judgement including Procurement of Stock Conditions Contractor

This report provides a 6 month update on progress and seeks agree recommendations to work with external contractor to assess Housing Stock Conditions

1) That Cabinet note the progress made in improving compliance with the Regulator of Social Housing, Safety & Quality Consumer Standard since the last Cabinet update in May 2025. 2) That Cabinet delegate authority to the Corporate Director (Homes & Adult Social Care), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, to procure and award a two-year Stock Condition Survey Contract via procurement of specialist contractor, with an estimated value of £2 million, and to take all necessary steps to mobilise and manage the contract.

The report presents housing safety and compliance performance data from June 2024 to October 2025. It tracks progress on smoke alarms, electrical testing, fire risk assessments, repairs, legionella, gas safety, asbestos and lift servicing.