Decision details

RESOLVED that:-

(a)         The Cabinet approves the commencement of a public consultation of 12 weeks with residents, private sector landlords, businesses and other stakeholders on the potential to designate two Discretionary Licensing schemes;

i)                    an Additional Licensing scheme across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

ii)                  a Selective Licensing scheme across the proposed designated area

(b)        The Cabinet delegates authority to the Portfolio Holder for Housing to approve on the consultation documents prior to publication.

(c)       The Cabinet receives a further report detailing the outcome of the public consultation and recommendations regarding the potential implementation of Discretionary Licensing.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Housing