Decision details

RESOLVED that an additional permanent Private Sector Housing Officer post at Grade 10 be approved, with the cost in the first year being fully met from an allocation of New Burdens Funding.

Reason

It is suggested that there should be a minimum of one Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer per 800 private rented properties. This will provide additional officer resources are required for House in Multiple Occupation licensing, Disabled Facilities Grants, resettlement scheme inspections and empty homes.