Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to utilise the powers within the Electrical Safety Standards in the
Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, to be adopted as
a means of enforcement where electrical safety conditions fall
short of requirements and private sector landlords do not take
steps to improve standards. The powers allow local authorities to
issue a Notice of the intention to impose a Civil Penalty of up to
a maximum of £30,000. Decision to utilise the powers within
the Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector
(England) Regulations 2020.