Issue details

Update to Housing Enforcement & Civil Penalty Policies to incorporate financial penalties relating to category 1 hazards

Issue Details
Issue History
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Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/07/2026

Decision due: 21 Jul 2026 by Head of Public Protection and DEPLO - Louis Krog

Contact: Bernadette Reed, Public and Environmental Health Team Leader Email: [email protected] Tel: 01242264116.

Consultation process

Not applicable – statutory provision therefore no discretion.

Finance Comments: This decision is to approve recommended changes to the existing policies which in itself should have no financial impact. However, additional income could be generated from penalties following the policy amendments.

Decisions

21/07/2026 - Update to Housing Enforcement & Civil Penalty Policies to incorporate financial penalties relating to category 1 hazards

Documents

Civil Penalty Notice Policy under The Housing and Planning Act 2016 and the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020
Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy adoption, Cabinet 14/04/2026