Decision Session - Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities
Set out below is a summary of the decisions taken at the meeting of the Decision Session Executive Member for Housing, Planning and Safer Communities held on Wednesday, 5 February 2025. The wording used does not necessarily reflect the actual wording that will appear in the minutes.
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6. City of York Council Domestic Abuse Resident and Tenant Policy
Resolved:
i. To approve the Domestic Abuse Resident and Tenant Policy 2025-2028.
Reason: To provide victims/ survivors of domestic abuse the best housing response which will contribute to achieving positive outcomes supporting them to lead happy confident and safe futures, while meeting legislation and strategic requirements.
ii. To approve the publication of the Domestic Abuse Resident and Tenant Policy 2025 - 2028.
Reason: To raise the profile and awareness to the public of the positive changes introduced to best support victims/survivors of domestic abuse. This will further awareness raising of domestic abuse, the impacts on those affected by domestic abuse, the support available and the councils’ actions and response. This will provide reassurance and confidence to all residents of York including staff implementing this practice.
iii. To approve that 6-monthly updates be provided to the executive member on the progress and implementation of this policy and the Domestic abuse housing alliance (DAHA) action plan.
Reason: To provide the executive member with confidence on the implementation of this policy across the housing service. This will also support with addressing the challenges set out in this report and collectively holding the housing service accountable to achieving the successful introduction and embedment of the policy.