Governance

Each Local Authority signs a service level agreement or contract with DASH services (Derby City Council).

Each Landlord signs a declaration to adhere to a Code of Conduct outlined within the Accreditation Scheme Manual. 

In order to ensure our aims and values are met, outstanding service is provided and the service grows, DASH has an Accreditation and Appeals Panel (AAP).  The purpose of the AAP is to improve standards of Private Rental Property by acting on behalf of the wider community of Landlords, Tenants and subscribing Councils to:

  • Ensure a fit for purpose Accreditation Scheme and Manual

  • Ensure clear policies and procedures are in place for the Accreditation Scheme

  • Ensure the Accreditation Scheme is applied in an effective, fair and transparent manner

  • Provide Landlords with a mechanism to appeal DASH decisions

  • Drive continual improvement

Membership of the AAP is as follows:

Member 

Role/Organisation

Graham De Max

Independent Chair 

Linda Cobb OBE (non voting)

DASH Services Principal Manager 

Chris Jordan 

Landlord Member 

Wes Boswell 

Landlord Member 

Stephen Nottridge 

Landlord Member  

Chris Stopford 

West Northamptonshire Council 

Oliver Court

Derby City Council

Simon Chadburn 

Nottingham City Council 

Matt Allison  

Unipol Student Homes 

James Ashton

Hinckley & Bosworth Council

Andy Gray  

West Lindsey District Council 

Sarah Swingler (non voting)

Note Taker, DASH Services