Advance Northumberland Update
June 9, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet of Northumberland Council approved and adopted the Housing Enforcement Policy, Civil Penalty Policy, Mandatory HMO Licensing Conditions, and Selective Licensing Conditions on 12 May 2026. These policies are intended to improve housing standards for tenants by providing tools to address rogue landlords. The council will develop a separate debt recovery policy and procure a debt recovery service using civil penalties revenue.
Full council record
Purpose
The report requests that Cabinet approves a review of current arrangements to ensure that the objectives of Advance Northumberland Limited remain optimally aligned to the interests and objectives of the Council.
Decision
RESOLVED that Cabinet agree the use of the Strategic Management Reserve to fund the specialist advice required up to a maximum of £0.130 million.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Tuesday, 9th June, 2026 10.00 am on June 9, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Expected date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Philip Hunter, Stephen Gerrard, Jon Ritchie, Alison Elsdon |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |