Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 14, 2026

Purpose: To consider the recommendations from the HMO Scrutiny Review

Content: Decision   RESOLVED that the Officer responses to the recommendations to the Policy Review Committee’s Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) Task and Finish group are agreed as set out in Appendix A.   Reasons for decision   Section 122 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 places a duty on the Cabinet to respond to recommendations from scrutiny committees within two months, indicating what action the Cabinet proposes to take. Appendix A to this report sets out the Cabinet responses to the recommendations.   Alternative Options Considered   As stated above the Cabinet has a duty to respond to recommendations from scrutiny committees and therefore there are no alternative options.