Private Housing Enforcement Policy 2026 to 2029

September 23, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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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

Appendix A Private Housing Enforcement Policy 2026- 2029.pdf
Appendix B Private Housing Environmental Health Standards Team Civil Penalties Collection Recov.pdf
Assistant Director Capital Delivery Investment.pdf
Dropped Kerb Policy Update.pdf
Private Housing Enforcement Policy 2026 to 2029.pdf
Appendix.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date23 Sep 2026
Effective from30 Sep 2026
Expected date23 Sep 2026
Originally due23 Sep 2026
Lead officerNicholas Chapman
Subject to call-inYes