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Development of the Council's Approach to Private Sector Housing

Meeting: 14/03/2012 - Cabinet (Item 143)

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(Report of the Portfolio Holder for the Quality of Life)

Minutes:

The Report of the Portfolio Holder for Quality of Life seeking to approve changes in the way Tamworth Borough Council engages with and intervenes in the private sector to provide a wider choice of suitable housing options for those wishing to reside in the Tamworth area was considered.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That:

 

1

The extension of the landlord accreditation scheme to include managing agents be approved, and;

 

2

The development of the advice and assistance service provided to empty home owners to include the provision of lists of approved landlords, managing agents and quality tradesmen be approved, and;

 

3

In principle the development of a social lettings agency to enable the Council to increase access to private sector accommodation be approved and that a further report be submitted during 2012/2013 for final approval for the development of a social lettings agency.

(Moved by Councillor M Oates and seconded by Councillor M Greatorex)