Agenda item

Following on from previous discussions, the meeting considered extending the posts of Private Sector Housing Officer, and Enforcement and Investigations Officer, for a further year.  This would take the posts to March, 2017 and to November, 2016 respectively.

The significant impact of the officers was acknowledged and Members were supportive of the extension.  It was noted that the finance required would be less than previously envisaged at £62,000 as opposed to £75,000.  A suggestion was made to consider whether a third officer could be funded to further support the work.

RESOLVED:-

(i) that approval be given to extend the post of Private Sector Housing Officer, and Enforcement and Investigations Officer, each for a further year at a total cost of £62,000;

(ii) that consideration be given to funding an additional officer to further support private sector housing enforcement work.