Report attached.

Cabinet:

Approved the Property and Housing Services Asbestos Policy (2025) as set out in Appendix Aof the report.

Summary:

Up until the 1990s, Asbestos was a product that was widely used in construction due to its excellent heat resistance and thermal properties. It was present in a variety of forms and uses, including but not limited to; asbestos cement; artex ceilings; soffits and facia boards, and pipe lagging.

However, asbestos was, subsequently identified as a substance that can pose a significant risk to health, and is classified, as a human carcinogen.

This policy sets out to clarify the Council’s commitment to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of its residents, through undertaking the removal of any detected presence of asbestos in its properties.

In so doing, the Council will fulfil its legislative and regulatory obligations, whilst further protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of affected households.

All buildings have management surveys, and refurbishment surveys are conducted as needed.

The Council is committed to going beyond legal minimums to protect residents.

Cabinet:

Approved the Property and Housing Services Asbestos Policy (2025) as set out in Appendix Aof the report.