Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve updated policies for Civil Penalties and HMO Amenity Standards.

Analysis

outcome: The Cabinet approved the Policy for Civil Penalties under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, as well as the HMO Amenity Standards Policy.

summary: The decision at stake was to review and renew the Civil Penalties Enforcement Policy and the HMO Amenity Standards policy to align with legislative changes and new guidance.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve updated policies for Civil Penalties and HMO Amenity Standards.

reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it mainly involves updating policies to comply with new legislation and guidance.

affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet", "Business Manager, Environmental, Welfare and Revenue Service", "Head of Legal Services"]

contentiousness_score: 2

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=430

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: The purpose of the report was to review and renew the Civil Penalties Enforcement Policy andthe HMO Amenity Standards policy to take account of legislative changes and new guidance from tribunal decisions.   Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the item. The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Tristan Wilkinson.   RESOLVED that Cabinet Approved the Policy for Civil Penalties under the Housing and Planning Act 2016 and The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. Approved the HMO Amenity Standards Policy. Delegated authority for revisions to the Civil Penalties Policy and the issuing of Civil Penalties to the Business Manager, Environmental, Welfare and Revenue Service, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services.   Voting Record: 7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions. Councillor Andrea Pellegram did not vote having declared an interest.  

Date of Decision: September 4, 2025