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(Report of the Chair of Overview and Scrutiny) To consider the feasibility of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee commissioning a scrutiny review on the licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation.

The Committee received a report considering the feasibility of Overview and Scrutiny commissioning a full Scrutiny Review of Houses in Multiple Occupation.

RESOLVED

i)                    That a review into HMO licensing not be commissioned at this time.

ii)                  That the Strategic Housing Service be asked to report back on the conclusions of the working group on discretionary and selective licensing, and that the draft report be presented to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee before being reported to Cabinet.