Decision details

Cllr Judith Cooper presented the report of the 2008/09 Social Services, Health & Housing Policy Overview Committee to the Cabinet.

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

1. Welcome the report from the Social Services, Health and Housing Policy Overview Committee (as in Appendix 2) and note the general consensus it found in favour of improving the Private Rented Sector in the Borough; and

2. Endorses the recommendations of the Policy Overview Committee report as in Appendix 1, noting the officer comments on their implementation.

Reasons for decision

The recommendations were aimed at building upon Hillingdon’s understanding of the changes to the Private Rented Sector. An improved approach to the Private Rented Sector would help reduce cases of homelessness by focusing on information advice and guidance and in cases where this is not possible, ensure that any intervention is as effective as possible.

Alternative options considered and rejected

The Cabinet could have decided to reject or amend the Committee’s recommendations.

Officer to action:

Brian Doughty, Adult Social Care, Health & Housing