Issue details

Report to consider the findings of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman report – Housing Services Disabled Facilities Grant

The report sets out the key findings of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman’s investigation into Housing Services: Disabled Facilities Grant. It also outlines the actions the Council has taken or intends to take in response, including the recommendation to adopt defined timescales for the delivery of various categories of major adaptations.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure >£500,000 & Affects from than one division;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/08/2025

Decision due: 4 Nov 2025 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Arts & Housing

Lead director: Corporate Director of Community Development

Contact: Lynn Williams, Head of Housing Renewal Email: lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk Email: lynn.williams@northyorks.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Email and MS Teams

Consultees

Executive Members
Finance
Legal
Climate
Equalities

Agenda items

Documents

  • Report to consider the findings of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman report – Housing Services Disabled Facilities Grant