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Following consideration of the officer report,
appendices and discussion, the Executive resolved to:
 

Agree to the implementation of
Civil Penalties under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and The
Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England)
Regulations 2020, as set out in Appendix 1 to allow the Private
Sector Housing Team an additional option for enforcement action,
and for this to come into effect from the 1st August 2025. 

Authorise the Service Director of
Regulatory and Operational Services, in consultation with the Lead
Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, and
Equalities and Diversity, to make any necessary minor operational
changes to the policy.  

Authorise the Service Director of
Regulatory and Operational Services, in consultation with the Head
of Legal Services, to finalise a legal agreement with Justice for
Tenants and ensure that the terms of the agreement are legally
compliant.