Reference: D755
Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Public Protection
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
To approve a 4 week public consultation on the
draft Private Sector Housing Civil Penalties Policy (Appendix A)
with the view to adopting the policy to enable the Council to issue
civil penalties as an alternative to prosecution for certain
housing offences under the Housing Act 2004.
It is recommended that the Portfolio Holder
approves a 4 week public consultation on the draft Private Sector
Housing Civil Penalties Policy (Appendix A) to seek views before
reaching a decision to formally adopt the policy.
To seek views before deciding whether to adopt
a council policy that will enable the new civil penalties
provisions to be utilised and provide an alternative to prosecution
as a means of enforcing standards within the private rented sector.
The use of these provisions will contribute to the following
corporate priorities:
•Reduce antisocial behaviour, crime and fear of crime
•Improve health and wellbeing
•Provide an attractive and sustainable environment that local
people can enjoy and appreciate
To adopt a civil penalties policy without a
prior consultation, this would not be in-accordance with the
adopted Public Protection Service enforcement policy which states
the council will engage with those we regulate to contribute to the
development and service standards. Before changing policies we
consider the impact on businesses and engage with business
representatives.
Publication date: 19/09/2018
Date of decision: 19/09/2018
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