Issue - meetings
Amendments to the Civil Penalties & Environmental Health Service & Community Safety Enforcement Policy
Meeting: 29/06/2026 - Cabinet Executive (Item 50)
To consider the report of the Community Services Manager (enclosed).
Additional documents:
- Appendix A – Private Sector Housing Civil Penalty Policy, item 50
PDF 296 KB
- Appendix B – Environmental Health, Environmental Services and Community Services Enforcement Policy, item 50
PDF 210 KB
Decision:
DECISIONS
1. That the revised Enforcement Policy and revised Civil Penalty Policy, incorporating the provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, be adopted.
2. That the associated changes to the Schedule of Charges arising from these revisions be approved.
3. That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Environmental Health, Housing and Community Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, to make minor amendments to the policies as required.
Reasons:
1. It is essential these policies are updated to ensure the Council can meet the statutory obligations of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025.
2. Statutory guidance has introduced a new charging structure for Civil Penalty Notices with new minimum and maximum charges.
Minutes:
Considered – Report of the Community Services Manager.
Other Options Considered:
Implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is a statutory function of the Council; there is no alternative but to have revised policies in place.