Decision

Following consideration of the officer report, appendices and discussion, the Executive resolved to:

1. Agree to the implementation of Civil Penalties under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, as set out in Appendix 1 to allow the Private Sector Housing Team an additional option for enforcement action, and for this to come into effect from the 1st August 2025.

1. Authorise the Service Director of Regulatory and Operational Services, in consultation with the Lead Member for Communities, Housing Revenue Account, Culture, and Equalities and Diversity, to make any necessary minor operational changes to the policy.

1. Authorise the Service Director of Regulatory and Operational Services, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services, to finalise a legal agreement with Justice for Tenants and ensure that the terms of the agreement are legally compliant.