Private Housing Enforcement Policy 2026 to 2029
September 23, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Transport, Climate Change, Waste and Streets approved an updated Dropped Kerb Policy on 3 August 2026. The policy includes updated criteria for dropped kerb assessments and internal process changes for handling applications.
The Cabinet agreed to adopt the amended Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy and the Civil Penalties Collection, Recovery and Instalments Policy on 23 September 2026. These policies update the council's framework for investigating and enforcing private housing legislation, including revised financial penalties.
The General Purposes Committee agreed to the salary range for the Assistant Director, Capital Delivery & Investment post on 5 August 2026. The Chief Executive is authorised to establish appointment panels for this role.
Full council record
Purpose
To agree to an amended enforcement policy for private sector housing (to reflect the implementation of the Renters Rights Act 2025 including revised CPN fees)
Decision
Agreed to adopt the amended Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy in Appendix 1 including the revised schedule of financial penalties.
Agreed to adopt the proposed Private Housing & Environmental Health Standards Team – Civil Penalties Collection, Recovery and Instalments Policy
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 2.00 pm on September 23, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Expected date | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Originally due | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Nicholas Chapman |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |