Issue - meetings
Selective Licensing Scheme
Meeting: 10/10/2019 - Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee (Item 405)
405 Selective Licensing of the Private Rented Sector PDF 116 KB
Minute 325 (Cabinet Book 1, Agenda Item No. 16)
Called in by Councillors Cox and Davidson
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Minutes:
The Committee considered Minute 325 of Cabinet held on 17th September, 2019, which had been called in to Scrutiny, together with a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People). This outlined the preliminary work underway to introduce Selective Licensing in parts of the Borough and to seek agreement for the next steps, including resources required to undertake the preparatory research and other work needed ahead of implementation.
Resolved:-
1. That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:-
“1. That a one off resource of £50k in order to undertake in-depth preparatory work ahead of any implementation of Selective Licensing within the Borough through a service delivery partner, be approved.
2. That the targeted consultation is progressed on the adoption of powers of Selective Licensing within parts of the Borough identified as experiencing antisocial behaviour (ASB) problems, crime and deprivation associated with poorly managed Private Rented Sector (PRS) accommodation.
3. That following the above work, a further report is brought before Cabinet relating to the introduction of Selective Licensing in parts of the Borough.”
2. That, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 39, the matter be referred to full Council.
Note: This is an Executive Function
Cabinet Member: Councillor Gilbert
Meeting: 17/09/2019 - Cabinet (Item 325)
325 Selective Licensing of the Private Rented Sector PDF 116 KB
Report of Deputy Chief Executive (People)
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Decision:
The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) outlining the preliminary work underway to introduce Selective Licensing in parts of the Borough and to seek agreement for the next steps, including resources required to undertake the preparatory research and other work needed ahead of implementation.
Resolved:-
1. That a one off resource of £50k in order to undertake in-depth preparatory work ahead of any implementation of Selective Licensing within the Borough through a service delivery partner, be approved.
2. That the targeted consultation is progressed on the adoption of powers of Selective Licensing within parts of the Borough identified as experiencing antisocial behaviour (ASB) problems, crime and deprivation associated with poorly managed Private Rented Sector (PRS) accommodation.
3. That following the above work, a further report is brought before Cabinet relating to the introduction of Selective Licensing in parts of the Borough.
Reasons for Decision
To enable further preparatory work to be undertaken.
Other options
Other options for tackling substandard and problematic properties within the Borough are set out in the submitted report.
Note: This is an Executive Function
Eligible for call-in to: Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee
Cabinet Member: Councillor Gilbert
Minutes:
The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) outlining the preliminary work underway to introduce Selective Licensing in parts of the Borough and to seek agreement for the next steps, including resources required to undertake the preparatory research and other work needed ahead of implementation.
Resolved:-
1. That a one off resource of £50k in order to undertake in-depth preparatory work ahead of any implementation of Selective Licensing within the Borough through a service delivery partner, be approved.
2. That the targeted consultation is progressed on the adoption of powers of Selective Licensing within parts of the Borough identified as experiencing antisocial behaviour (ASB) problems, crime and deprivation associated with poorly managed Private Rented Sector (PRS) accommodation.
3. That following the above work, a further report is brought before Cabinet relating to the introduction of Selective Licensing in parts of the Borough.
Reasons for Decision
To enable further preparatory work to be undertaken.
Other options
Other options for tackling substandard and problematic properties within the Borough are set out in the submitted report.
Note: This is an Executive Function
Called in to: Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee
Cabinet Member: Councillor Gilbert