Issue - decisions
Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy
16/04/2026 - Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy
RESOLVED THAT:
1. the new Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy at Appendix iii is approved, to take effect from 1st May 2026 with transitional arrangements of 6 months to allow the current corporate policy to operate to conclude legacy cases.
2. the Head of Public Protection is authorised to take such actions and decisions as are necessary to facilitate the effective implementation and operation of the Authority’s powers referred to in this report.
3. the Head of Public Protection is authorised, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Customer Services, to approve minor variations to the policy in line with any revised statutory guidance.