Issue - meetings

To consider a report which seeks to implement The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.

PURPOSE

To implement The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. 

REASON FOR DECISION

To improve electrical safety in the private rented sector to protect the health and safety of residents.

DECISION

That the Executive:

1.    Approve the Enforcement Policy for Electrical Safety in the Private Rented Sector (Appendix 1).

2.    Authorise the grant of delegated authority to the Head of Housing and Development, in consultation with the Executive Member, to approve minor amendments to the policy.

3.    Note the request to the Leader to amend Part 3 of the Council`s Constitution to include the following: "To take all steps necessary to exercise and/or discharge the Council’s functions, powers and duties under The, Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020”.