Issue - meetings

The Committee resolved :-

(i)    to note the contents of the report and appendix; and

(ii)  to agree to 6 monthly assurance reporting – next update 28th April 2021, and

(iii) to acknowledge the positive contributions of staff within the Building Standards arena.

The Committee had before it the report from the Chief Officer – Place which intended to provide assurance and an overview of Council responsibilities in relation to securing dangerous buildings and protecting public safety, as well as activity on unauthorised building work and unauthorised occupation of buildings.

Members heard from the Building Standards Manager who provided an overview of the legislative requirements and the activities undertaken.

Members heard that service delivery within this area had been slightly impacted due pandemic related restrictions on movement and working.

The Convener noted this impact and intimated the Committee’s appreciation which should be communicated to the relevant staff. The Committee agreed.

The report recommended :-

that the Committee –

(a)          notes the contents of the report and appendix; and

(b)          agrees to 6 monthly assurance reporting – next update 28th April 2021.

The Committee resolved :-

(i)            to approve the recommendations, and

(ii)          to acknowledge the positive contributions of staff within the Building Standards arena