Decision

·       Cabinet agreed to commence a consultation exercise for a minimum of 10 weeks on proposals to implement a new boroughwide Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) that were not covered by the national mandatory scheme on the expiry of the current scheme on 31st July 2025.

·       Cabinet noted the findings within Appendix 1 of the submitted report - Additional HMO Licensing Consultation Evidence Pack.

·       Cabinet noted that the findings indicated that a significant proportion of HMOs in the Council`s area was being managed ineffectively.