The Cabinet considered the report of the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment seeking approval of the Council’s revised Private Sector Housing and Regeneration Assistance Policy (referred to as “the Assistance Policy”) following a consultation exercise.The Assistance Policy was provided using statutory powers.  Any revisions approved would be implemented with immediate effect.

The report also advised Members of minor changes made to the Assistance Policy since the last formal review.  Members were made aware that any approved minor changes made under delegated authority should be reported back to Cabinet at the next formal review. 

RESOLVED: That

(1)  the revised Private Sector Housing and Regeneration Assistance Policy as set out in the report be approved to be implemented with immediate effect; and

(2)  the minor changes made to the Assistance Policy since the last formal review be noted.