Water Safety Policy

3.1 The Cabinet has overall governance responsibility for ensuring this policy is fully implemented to ensure full compliance with legislation and regulatory standards. As such, the Cabinet will formally approve this policy and review it every two years (or sooner if there is a change in legislation or regulation).

3.2 For assurance that this policy is operating effectively in practice, the Cabinet will receive regular updates on its implementation, water safety performance and non-compliance.

3.3 The Senior Management Team (SMT) will receive monthly performance reports in respect of water safety and ensure compliance is being achieved. They will also be notified of any non-compliance issue identified.

3.4 The Strategic Director has strategic responsibility for the management of water safety, and ensuring compliance is achieved and maintained. They will oversee the implementation of this policy.

3.5 The Service Director and Service Manager are the Responsible Person(s) and have operational responsibility for the management of water safety and will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of these programmes. 

3.6 Housing teams will provide support where gaining access to properties is difficult.

3.7 The Section Manager is the Deputy Responsible Person who will provide cover to the Service Manager (Responsible Person). 

3.8 Housing teams will provide support where gaining access to properties is difficult. 

3.9 Service Director is designated as the health and safety lead as defined by the The Social Housing Regulations Act 2023 (opens new window).