Agenda item

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the new statutory powers granted to local authorities under the Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020, be noted.

2.    That the revised Private Sector Housing Park Licensing and Fit and Proper Person policy, be approved.

3.    That the Service Director – Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, be granted delegated authority to agree minor policy adjustments in between review periods.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To ensure compliance with the Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020.

The Private Sector Housing Manager submitted a report seeking approval for the revised Park Homes Licensing and Fit and Proper Person Policy.

The Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020 (“the Regulations”) introduced a Fit and Proper Person test for mobile home site owners, or the person appointed to manage the site, to protect residents.

The updated Policy and fee structure was attached at Appendix 1 of the officer’s report.

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the new statutory powers granted to local authorities under the Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020, be noted.

2.   That the revised Private Sector Housing Park Licensing and Fit and Proper Person Policy, be approved.

3.   That the Service Director – Housing, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, be granted delegated authority to agree minor policy adjustments in between review periods.

REASON FOR DECISIONS

To ensure compliance with the Mobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020.