Issue - meetings

RESOLVED 

That the Committee notes the outcome of the Audit Wales report and supports the actions to be taken to address the four recommendations made for Local Authorities.

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          The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) presented a report  to consider the Audit Wales “Cracks in the Foundations” report and the recommendations made within the report and how key elements of the Building Safety Act 2022 are being implemented in Wales.  The Chief Officer provided background information and reported on the main points as detailed in the report.  He advised that eight recommendations were made by Audit Wales; four directed at Welsh Government and four directed at Local Authorities.

Concern was expressed that  the actions the Council was undertaking do not fully comply with the recommendations in the Audit Wales report and the regulations.  The following  question was asked: “What steps does the Cabinet Member (Planning, Public Health and Public Protection) propose to take to lobby the Welsh Government (WG) to introduce the Local Authority in England and Wales report to the Scottish model in Wales”.  The Cabinet Member spoke in support of the Scottish Model.

A recorded vote was requested on the recommendation in the report.  On being put to the vote the recommendation was carried

RESOLVED 

That the Committee notes the outcome of the Audit Wales report and supports the actions to be taken to address the four recommendations made for Local Authorities.