Agenda and draft minutes

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Darling.

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

None.

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

None.

To read, confirm and approve the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 September 2025 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

To read, confirm and note the Action List arising from the previous meeting.

None.

To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

None.

Report of the Selective Licensing Team Leader

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendices (as set out at pages 5 – 71 of the agenda reports pack) which sought approval of the House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Policy.

It was moved by Councillor G A Boulter, seconded by the Vice-Chair and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

i)            The House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Policy attached at Appendix 1 be approved;

ii)           The Fee Structure outlined in paragraph 4 be approved; and

iii)         The Amenity and Space Standard for Private Rented Sector at Appendix 2 be approved.

Report of the Senior Strategic Development Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out at pages 72 – 109 of the agenda reports pack) which sought approval to consult on the proposed Draft Statement of Licensing Policy (2025-2030).

It was moved by the Vice-Chair, seconded by Councillor J Kaufman and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The revised Draft Statement of Licensing Policy shown at Appendix 1 be approved for the purpose of consultation with relevant parties.