Issue - meetings

The Committee noted the update concerning the percentage of validated licences for Houses in Multiple Occupation. Members queried why the percentage of licences achieved had been falling. The projected outcome was now 53% whereas the target was 75%. It was explained that due to a change in the law, the number houses classified as HMOs had increased which had resulted in an increased workload for officers. It was also the case that the number of HMO officers had decreased from 4 to 2. The resourcing of the HMO Team would be looked at.

The Chairman was pleased to note that the inspection of high risk food premises had now been completed and signed off by the FSA.

RESOLVED that the Public Protection and Enforcement Performance Overview is noted.