Issue - meetings

Report of the Food, Health and Housing Manager

The Food, Health and Housing Manager introduced a report, which had been circulated in advance of the meeting, informing members of the results of public consultations in relation to a proposal to designate the phase 2 selective licensing scheme for a period of 5 years.

The report also sought approval for:

1)    The designation of phase 2 outlined in red at appendix 1 to the report as being subject to selective licensing with effect from 1 November 2022;

2)    The licence conditions to be attached to licences issued under the Selective Licensing Scheme as set out at appendix 2 to the report;

3)    The Corporate Director of Environment, Communities and Leisure to publish a notice of designation in accordance with the Housing Act 2004;

4)    The licensing fees as set out in table 1 of paragraph 4.2 to the report;

5)    A review of the scheme in 18 months where the outcome of the review is to be reported back to Cabinet; and

6)    To note the financial implications of implementing a selective licensing scheme including the operational staff structure.

RESOLVED to:

1)    Note the results of public consultations in relation to a proposal to designate the phase 2 Selective Licensing Scheme for a period of 5 years;

2)    Approve the designation of phase 2 outlined in red at appendix 1 to the report as being subject to selective licensing with effect from 1 November 2022;

3)    Approve the licence conditions to be attached to licences issued under the Selective Licensing Scheme as set out at appendix 2 to the report;

4)    Authorise the Corporate Director of Environment, Communities and Leisure to publish a notice of designation in accordance with the Housing Act 2004;

5)    Approve the licensing fees as set out in table 1 of paragraph 4.2 to the report;

6)    Authorise a review of the scheme in 18 months where the outcome of the review will be reported back to Cabinet; and

7)    Note the financial implications of implementing a selective licensing scheme including the operational staff structure.