Minute 856 (Cabinet Agenda Item No. 7 refers).

Called-in by Councillors Cox and Davidson.

The Committee considered Minute 856 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 23 February 2021, which had been called-in to the Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee, together with a joint report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Growth and Housing) and Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) presenting the results of the public consultation on the proposed introduction of a Selective Licensing Scheme within specific neighbourhoods of the Milton, Kursaal, Victoria and Chalkwell wards and setting out the work required to move the scheme forward.

Resolved:

1.              That the matter be referred back to the Cabinet for reconsideration, as the Committee felt that further clarity and information was required in respect of aspects of the proposed Selective Licensing Scheme.

Note: This is an Executive Function

Cabinet Member: Councillor I Gilbert

Report of Interim Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) attached

The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Growth and Housing) and Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) presenting the results of the public consultation on the proposal to introduce a Selective Licensing Scheme within specific neighbourhoods in the wards of Milton, Kursaal, Victoria and Chalkwell and setting out the basis for recommending Selective Licensing Designation and the work that is needed to move this forward.

Resolved:

1. That the findings of the public consultation as set out in section 4 of the submitted report, be noted.

2. That the introduction of Selective Licensing Scheme Designation in the proposed neighbourhoods, be approved.

3. That it be noted that a further report will be presented back to Cabinet for consideration in June or September 2021, containing a comprehensive financial assessment and clear recommendations on how the scheme could be delivered.

4. That the use of up to £50,000 from the Business Transformation Reserve to support the design and associated financial modelling of a future Scheme, be approved.

Reasons for Decision

To address the impact of poorly rented properties on the local environment and to improve housing conditions.

Options

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Eligible for call-in to: Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Gilbert

The Cabinet considered a joint report of the Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Director (Growth and Housing) and Executive Director (Neighbourhoods and Environment) presenting the results of the public consultation on the proposal to introduce a Selective Licensing Scheme within specific neighbourhoods in the wards of Milton, Kursaal, Victoria and Chalkwell and setting out the basis for recommending Selective Licensing Designation and the work that is needed to move this forward.

Resolved:

1. That the findings of the public consultation as set out in section 4 of the submitted report, be noted.

2. That the introduction of Selective Licensing Scheme Designation in the proposed neighbourhoods, be approved.

3. That it be noted that a further report will be presented back to Cabinet for consideration in June or September 2021, containing a comprehensive financial assessment and clear recommendations on how the scheme could be delivered.

4. That the use of up to £50,000 from the Business Transformation Reserve to support the design and associated financial modelling of a future Scheme, be approved.

Reasons for Decision

To address the impact of poorly rented properties on the local environment and to improve housing conditions.

Options

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Called-in to: Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Gilbert