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The purpose of the report was to review and renew
the Civil Penalties Enforcement Policy andthe
HMO Amenity Standards policy to take account of legislative changes
and new guidance from tribunal decisions.
 
Councillor Mike Evemy,
Leader of the Council, introduced the item.
The recommendations
were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor
Tristan Wilkinson.
 
RESOLVED that
Cabinet

Approved the Policy
for Civil Penalties under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and The
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England)
Regulations 2020.
Approved the HMO
Amenity Standards Policy.
Delegated authority
for revisions to the Civil Penalties Policy and the issuing of
Civil Penalties to the Business Manager, Environmental, Welfare and
Revenue Service, in consultation with the Head of Legal
Services.

 
Voting
Record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0
Abstentions.
Councillor Andrea
Pellegram did not vote having declared an interest.