Decision details

Corporate Enforcement Policy Update - Private Sector Housing

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The report details the amendments to Appendix C - Private Sector Housing Approach to Investigation and Enforcement of the Corporate Enforcement Policy following the introduction of new legislation and associated Government Guidance.

Decision:

Decision

 

That Cabinet:

 

1.    Approve the amendments to Appendix C - Private Sector Housing Approach to Investigation and Enforcement of the Corporate Enforcement.

 

2.    Delegate authority to the Assistant Director: Leisure, Culture and Place, in consultation with the portfolio holder, to reformat Appendix C to ensure it is as user friendly as possible.

 

Reasons for the decision

 

To ensure that South Kesteven District Council met its statutory function and was compliant with associated statutory guidance.

 

Other options considered

 

None – statutory guidance had been published alongside new duties under the Renters Rights Act 2025 that the Local Authority must follow and enforce.

Report author: Ayeisha Kirkham

Publication date: 02/06/2026

Date of decision: 02/06/2026

Decided at meeting: 02/06/2026 - Cabinet

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