Decision details
Asbestos Management Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
The purpose of the report was to submit an Asbestos Policy to Cabinet for approval, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and clarity regarding the Council’s responsibilities as both an employer and a property owner.
Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the report and highlighted that need to replace existing asbestos guidance with a comprehensive policy that clearly defined the Council’s responsibilities for managing asbestos and asbestos-containing materials. This was intended to support delivery of the Health and Safety Work Plan and to ensure continued compliance with statutory duties, under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Andrea Pellegram.
RESOLVED that Cabinet:
Approved Cotswold District Councils Asbestos Management Policy.
Voting record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Report author: Amy Kemmett
Publication date: 06/02/2026
Date of decision: 05/02/2026
Decided at meeting: 05/02/2026 - Cabinet
Effective from: 14/02/2026
Accompanying Documents:
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