Decision details

Arising from a * report of the Director of Corporate Affairs and Business Transformation, the Homes Policy Development Group had recommended that  that the revised Private Sector fees and charges be approved.

The Cabinet Member for Housing outlined the contents of the report stating that the Private Sector Housing Team carried out duties to ensure that private accommodation met minimum standards in particular there were regulations for licensing, management and use of house in multiple occupation, carbon monoxide detectors, smoke alarms and hazards within the home.  The report outlined the need to revise the fees and charges for these statutory and discretionary services.

RESOLVED that the recommendations from the Policy Development Group be approved.

(Proposed by Cllr R L Stanley and seconded by Cllr Mrs M E Squires)

Notes:

i)   Cllr C J Eginton declared a personal interest as he was a private landlord;

ii) * Report previously circulated, copy attached to minutes.