Certification of delegated authority for specified officers under the Housing Act 2004 and associated legislation

January 6, 2026 Chief Executive (Officer) Approved View on council website
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Content

To certify that the following officers are
authorised under Part 4 (Officer Scheme of Delegation) and Part 7
(Scheme of Authorisations) of Arun District Council’s
Constitution, with powers under the Housing Act 2004 to serve
notices, enter premises, take emergency remedial action, initiate
works in default, and commence prosecutions or civil
penalties:

• Head of Business Improvement and Tenancy Services
• Housing Options Manager
• Communities and Wellbeing Manager

Reasons for the decision

To ensure compliance with statutory
requirements and enable authorised officers to exercise legal
powers necessary for housing enforcement and related actions under
the Housing Act 2004

Alternative options considered

Do not certify authority: Rejected as this
would prevent officers from carrying out statutory duties and
enforcement actions effectively

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date6 Jan 2026