Decision details

1. Cessation of none statutory Property Accreditation Scheme.

2. To increase enforcement activity facilitating further improvements of the private rented sector.

This item was Chaired by Councillor Mike Todd-Jones

Matter for Decision

Approval was sought for the cessation of the Property Accreditation Scheme including the deletion of the current employment post of Property Accreditation Officer. 

Due to a number of factors the effectiveness and value of the Property Accreditation Scheme had greatly reduced therefore a shift of staffing resource was proposed from this non-statutory scheme over to maintained enforcement within the Residential Team with the aim of ensuring continual improvement of standards within the Private Rented housing.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

       i.          Approved the cessation of the Property Accreditation Scheme including the deletion of the current employment post of Property Accreditation Officer. 

     ii.          Approved increased enforcement activity facilitating further improvements within the private rented sector

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Environmental Health Officer.

The Committee expressed support for the proposal.

The Committee resolved by 5 votes to 0 and 2 abstentions to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.