The Portfolio Holder for Adult Services, Health and Social Housing presented a report from the Director of Public Health on the draft Private Rented Sector Housing Enforcement Policy introducing Civil Penalties and Rent Repayment Orders for consultation.

RESOLVED:

i)          That the draft “Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy” as set out in Appendix 1 be approved for consultation

ii)         That the Regulatory Services Operations Manager undertake an eight week period of consultation, the feedback from which and the proposed policy be brought back before Cabinet for further consideration prior to presentation to Council for adoption.