Purpose

Damp & Mould project

Decision

To receive £32,500.00 from MHCLG to
continue Damp & Mould Healthy Homes work in the Private Rented
Sector

Reasons for the decision

This additional funding will provide increased
capacity for the Private Sector Housing Team to target landlords
and tenants in the private rented sector for an additional year,
providing information, education and enforcement activity to
increase the physical standards of the homes and improve the health
outcomes for the residents.  The
expenditure will be broken down into the following areas:
 

·        
Additional staffing hours

·        
Equipment, resources and public engagement

Alternative options considered

This is additional funding for expanding and
improving the work of the Team; therefore, no other options are
available.