Private Sector Housing Civil Penalty Policy
June 25, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Unknown 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 decided to approve the new Private Sector Housing Civil Penalty Policy on 25 June 2026. This policy will enable the council to meet its statutory enforcement duties under the Renters' Rights Act 2025. The decision delegates authority to the Head of Housing, Health and Environment, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, to make minor amendments to the policy.
Full council record
Purpose
Report is to adopt a new private sector housing Civil Penalty Policy. This CPN policy operates alongside the Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy, outlining the Council’s methodology and mechanism for assessing and setting the level of a civil penalty at all stages where a civil penalty is under consideration.
Decision
To consider and decide on the recommendations as set out in the associated report.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 6.00 pm on June 25, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Decision Made |
| Decision date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Effective from | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Originally due | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Stuart Clifton |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |