Under the Housing and Planning Act 2016, local authorities have been given new powers to impose civil sanctions as an alternative to prosecution for certain housing offences. The Cabinet will be asked to consider and approve a new civil sanctions policy for consultation in order to implement these new powers. This policy has been jointly produced with Forest Heath District Council.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/10/2017
Decision due: 9 Jan 2018 by St Edmundsbury Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Sara Mildmay-White sara.mildmay-white@westsuffolk.gov.uk, Councillor Alaric Pugh alaric.pugh@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact: David Collinson, Assistant Director - Planning & Regulatory Services 01638 719276, Andrew Newman, Service Manager (Housing Standards).
Type of Decision: (D)
Documents to be submitted: Report to Cabinet.