Issue - meetings

A report seeking approval for an updated Private Sector Housing Assistance policy,  in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order 2002 which is referred to as the RRO.

Officer: Stephen Cale, Paul Howard and  Karen Oates

1) That approval be given to the adoption of the updated Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy to ensure that the Council has an accurate and up to date policy supporting strategic intentions for the provision of housing assistance in the private sector.

2) That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director (Place) in consultation with the appropriate Cabinet Member to make future minor amendments to the Private Sector Housing Assistance Policy.

3) That approval be given to revoke the existing 2004 policy and replace it with the 2016 policy, with effect from 18 January 2017.