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.

None.

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 4 December 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 – 56 of the agenda reports pack) which sought approval of the housing enforcement and civil penalty policies.

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

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT

i)            The content of the report be noted;

ii)           The Housing and Licensing Team Enforcement Policy (2026 – 2031) outlined in paragraph 3 and attached at appendix 1 be approved to become effective on 1 May 2026 with items highlighted in red to become operative upon enactment of relevant statutory instruments;

iii)         The Housing Civil Penalty Policy (2026–2031) outlined in paragraph 4 and attached at appendix 2 be approved to become effective on 1 May 2026 with items highlighted in red to become operative upon enactment of relevant statutory instruments; and

iv)         Income generated through the payment of Civil Penalties will be ring fenced for the delivery and improvement of front-line Environmental Health services.

Report of the Selective Licensing Team Leader

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendices (as set out at pages 57 – 68 of the agenda reports pack) which provided Members with information regarding the procedures and processes in relation to landlord harassment and thresholds for enforcement of non-tenant like behaviour.

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

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT

i)            The content of the report be noted; and

ii)           The Harassment, Unlawful Eviction & Acceptable Behaviour Policy (2026-2031) outlined in paragraph 5 and attached at Appendix 1 be noted.