Purpose

To provide the Sub-Committee with a report upon Local Authority Trading Companies (LATCos) in which North Herts Council has a role, to enable the Sub-Committee to fulfil its role as shareholder. The LATCos in this report cover the area of building control in which the Council is one of eight equal shareholders. The committee is also requested to consider any information they wish to be included in future reports.

Decision

RESOLVED:

(1)   That the Cabinet Sub-Committee noted the report.

(2)   That the Cabinet Sub-Committee provided shareholder consent to the proposed arrangements for the Building Safety Levy recommended by the Hertfordshire Building Control Board.

(3)   That the Cabinet Sub-Committee made recommendations on the content of future reports and annual reviews.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

(1)   To enable the Cabinet Sub-Committee to fulfil its role and responsibilities as shareholder in the local authority trading companies for building control.

(2)   To ensure the Council appropriately discharges its new responsibilities under the Building Act in relation to the Building Safety Levy from October 2026.