Issue details

Introduction of a Selective Licensing scheme in the private rented sector under the Housing Act 2004 for the areas of Morecambe defined by;·Poulton Neighbourhood Renewal Area boundary, and· Winning back Morecambe’s West End Masterplan.

It is proposed that Selective Licensing will be introduced in areas of Morecambe in order to improve the standards of management across the entire private rented sector. For Selective Licensing to be introduced approval must first be sought from the Secretary of State.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 3 June 2008 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor David Kerr dkerr@lancaster.gov.uk

Department: Health and Housing

Contact: Suzanne Lodge, Head of Health and Strategic Housing, telephone 01524 582701.

Consultation process

Written and verbal representations following publicity (Formal notification will be required in the local press).

Consultees

Private rented sector landlords and agents. All statutory and community stakeholders.

Date for representations to be received: The date for representations to be received is 30th April 2008.

Background papers and reason no public access: N/A.