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Details
Title:
Civil Penalty Policy (Amendment)
Details:
Report of the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing
Implementation Date (not before):
Tue 2 Feb 2021
Implementation Date Notes:
That the revised Civil Penalty Policy and associated matrices be adopted.
Department:
Housing Operations & Landlord Services
Include Item on Forward Plan:
Yes
Estimated Cost:
Not Applicable
Background Papers:
As set out in the report
Is the Decision Maker Aware of the Decision:
No
Is the Head of Services Aware of the Decision:
Yes
Is Decision County Wide:
Yes
Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
Budget Provision:
1. To enable the Council to continue to effectively deal with breaches of housing legislation, as an alternative to prosecution.
2. To enable the Council to consistently, and fairly, issue civil penalties for the Electrical Safety Standards (Private Rented Sector) Regulations 2020.
Documents to be Given to Decision Maker:
The existing policy has been in operation some time and following its use, and although is still in operation, has been found to require amendment. Should this revision not take place, the Council would be open to challenge by appeal to a Tribunal by those to which a penalty has been issued.
Decision Proposed:
That the revised Civil Penalty Policy and associated matrices be adopted.
Decision Conclusion:
Councillor Craig Rivett declared a Local Non-Pecuniary Interest in the item as a landlord.
Decision Criteria
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Wards
Aldeburgh and Leiston; Beccles and Worlingham; Bungay and Wainford; Carlford and Fynn Valley; Carlton and Whitton; Carlton Colville; Deben; Eastern Felixstowe; Framlingham; Gunton and St Margarets; Halesworth and Blything; Harbour and Normanston; Kelsale and Yoxford; Kesgrave; Kessingland; Kirkley and Pakefield; Lothingland; Martlesham and Purdis Farm; Melton; Orwell and Villages; Oulton Broad; Rendlesham and Orford; Rushmere St Andrew; Saxmundham; Southwold; Western Felixstowe; Wickham Market; Woodbridge; Wrentham, Wangford and Westleton
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Decision History
| 20/01/2021 16:14:08 | Matt Makin | Business Item Created | |
| 20/01/2021 16:14:08 | Matt Makin | Committee Added | Cabinet |
| 20/01/2021 16:14:08 | Matt Makin | Meeting Added | 02/02/2021 6:30PM |
| 20/01/2021 16:16:11 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Aldeburgh and Leiston |
| 20/01/2021 16:16:11 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Beccles and Worlingham |
| 20/01/2021 16:16:11 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Bungay and Wainford |
| 20/01/2021 16:16:11 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Carlford and Fynn Valley |
| 20/01/2021 16:16:11 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Carlton and Whitton |
| 20/01/2021 16:16:11 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Carlton Colville |
| 20/01/2021 16:16:11 | Matt Makin | Ward Added | Deben |
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