Minute 260 (Cabinet Book 1, item 4 refers)

Called-in by Councillors H McDonald, I Gilbert, M Assenheim and R Woodley

The Committee considered Minute 260 of Cabinet held on 20^th September, 2016, which had been called in to scrutiny. This concerned the Notice of Motion on estate agent fees and practices which had been proposed by Cllr Davies and seconded by Cllr Callaghan.

During the discussion on this item, the Executive Councillor invited Members to forward any issues / questions they would like raised at the fact finding workshop.

Resolved:-

That the following decision of Cabinet be noted:-

“That a fact finding workshop be convened for stakeholders to identify specific issues that need to be addressed in relation to the private rented sector, with a view to action planning, collaboratively, on a way forward.”

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Executive Councillor – Flewitt

At the meeting of Council held on 21^st July 2016, Members received a notice of motion on estate agent fees and practices. This was proposed by Cllr Davies and seconded by Cllr Callaghan.

Resolved:

That a fact finding workshop be convened for stakeholders to identify specific issues that need to be addressed in relation to the private rented sector, with a view to action planning, collaboratively, on a way forward.

Reason for Decision

To respond to the notice of motion.

Other Options

None

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Called-in to Policy and Resources Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor:- Flewitt