Agenda item

Report of the Remembrancer.

The Sub Committee considered the report of the Remembrancer regarding provisions in the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 which reformed the powers available to local authorities, the police and other bodies to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Members noted that the main change of relevance to housing was the strengthening of the ability of local authority landlords to recover possession of dwellings from tenants who have been involved in crime or anti-social behaviour, and that the relevant provisions would come into effect in autumn 2014. Members discussed the new provisions, and noted that statutory guidance had been provided which would be important during the drafting of a Corporate Policy setting out how the legislation would be applied. This would be reported to the Sub Committee for decision. 

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.