Issue - meetings

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor J Wilkie)

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Place & Community, which sought agreement of the Mobile Homes Fit & Proper Person Policy 2021.

The minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 2 September 2021 was circulated prior to the meeting.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details set out in the report before it and the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED:     A.      That the minute of the Executive Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 2 September 2021 be noted.

B.      That the Mobile Homes Fit & Proper Person Policy 2021,  attached at Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.

C.      That the Corporate Director of Place & Community, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, be authorised to amend the policy considering any legislative or guidance changes.

D.      That the Corporate Director of Place & Community, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, be authorised to review and change the fees charge or level of financial penalties issued as required.

E.      That the Corporate Director of Place & Community, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder, be authorised to amend the current Private Sector Housing Enforcement Policy, originally approved by Cabinet, to include The Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020.      

To consider the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community.

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director of Place and Community as contained on pages 253 to 282 of the Book of Reports which was to consider and agree the Mobile Homes Fit and Proper Person Policy 2021.

The Homelessness and Private Sector Housing Manager outlined the report and details of the introduction of the Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) Regulations 2020.  She explained that the deadline for submission of Applications is 1 October 2021.  She also gave details of the background checks, exemptions, fees / charges and maintaining the register.

In discussion, it was felt that the new regulations will have a positive impact and ensure that the sites are managed responsibly and in a professional manner.

RESOLVED:That the Mobile Home Fit & Proper Person Policy 2021 attached at Appendix 1 be presented to Cabinet for approval.