Decision details

To approve the Renewal of the Edgware Selective Licensing Scheme.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the evidence, consultation responses and other information forming part of the officer report be considered and  the Edgware ward (as delineated and edged in red on the map at Appendix E to the report)  continue to be designated as being subject to Selective Licensing;

(2)          designation of Edgware ward continue to be  subject to selective licensing and take affect from 15 March 2021 for a period of five years;

(3)          the Council  begin to accept applications for Selective Licensing from 1 March 2021, in anticipation of the scheme coming into effect on 22 April 2021;

(4)           the Head of Community & Public Protection, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community Cohesion and Crime, be authorised to take  all steps necessary to publicise, commence and administer the scheme including the issuing and amending of licences;

(5)          it be noted that the Selective Licensing scheme and the operation of the designation would be reviewed annually, be noted;

(6)          the Corporate Director of Community, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment, be authorised to amend and approve discretionary licensing conditions implemented by the Head of Community and Public Protection.

Reason for Decision:  To continue to address issues of anti-social behaviour in the Edgware ward, in line with the corporate priorities of making a difference to residents, community, businesses and the vulnerable.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.