1. That the new improvement agency model and funding structure utilising the Disabled Facility Grant allocation to fund agency costs upfront be approved.
2. That the funding of East Suffolk’s annual contribution to Stepping Home and Be at Home, from the Disabled Facility Grants allocations, subject to continued receipt of Disabled Facility Grant funding from Central Government, be approved.
3. That the new grant regime set out in Appendix A to report ES/0508 be approved.
4. That the amendment to the Civil Penalty Policy by adopting the House in Multiple Occupation matrix be approved.
5. That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Housing to utilise the powers under the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 and implement the penalty charges as detailed in report ES/0508.
6. That delegated authority be granted to Head of Housing to implement the provisions of sections 43, 47, 48, 49 the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
7. That the review of the grant policy, after 12 months or sooner, by the Head of Housing in consultation with the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing, to ensure that it is meeting demand and delivering effectively, be approved.
8. That the amendment of the Private Sector Housing Strategy to reflect the policy changes agreed in report ES/0508 be approved and that delegated authority be given to the Head of Housing in consultation with the Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing to approve the wording within the revised document.