Decision details

*RESOLVED -

1.   That the introduction of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015, and the duty that these regulations place on the council, be noted.

2.   That the Council’s Constitution be amended to delegate authorisation to the Private Sector Housing Manager, to exercise the Council’s full enforcement powers under the “Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015”.

3.   That the proposed fee structure for fixed penalty notices that can be served in accordance with the regulations, as detailed at appendix 3 of the officer’s report, be approved.

4.   That the proposed “Statement of Principles” with regard to the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015, be approved.

5.   That the proposed amendments to sections 4.4 and 4.5 of the existing licence conditions, relating to licences issued under Parts 2 or 3 of the Housing Act 2004, be approved.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

To ensure that the Private Sector Housing Manager is authorised to exercise all necessary operational enforcement powers in respect of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015.

To ensure that the Chesterfield Borough Council (the local housing authority) is able to undertake its statutory duty to serve remedial notices, to arrange remedial action and serve penalty charge notices.