FOI request (FOIR-799403777)

This FOI is for the attention of council officers who oversee the private rented sector for the local authority.  

1.                  The total number of officers that work within housing enforcement for the local authority 

2.                  How many Environmental Health Officers work for the local authority whose main job is to enforce standards in the private rented sector? (Full Time) 

3.                  How many officers within the housing enforcement team are employed to resolve tenancy disputes, provide guidance to tenants, ensure that tenancy rights are upheld, and/or prevent homelessness 

4.                  If the local authority plans to recruit additional staff for housing enforcement in the next 12 months.  

1.                  The total number of officers that work within housing enforcement for the local authority.

                      Answer: Hastings Borough Council (HBC) have 4.75 officers who undertake housing enforcement work as part of their role.

2.                  How many Environmental Health Officers work for the local authority whose main job is to enforce standards in the private rented sector? (Full Time)

          Answer: HBC has no Environmental Health Offciers who work in the Housing Improvement and Compliance Team

3.                  How many officers within the housing enforcement team are employed to resolve tenancy disputes, provide guidance to tenants, ensure that tenancy rights are upheld, and/or prevent homelessness.

         Answer: HBC have not yet employed additional officers to specifically undertake the tasks listed above within the Housing Improvement and Compliance Team.

         We will be monitoring demand with regards to allegations of non-compliance with tenancy related matters. However our Housing Options Team provide advice to tenants, signpost them to services and work with tenants and landlords to prevent   homelessness

4.                  If the local authority plans to recruit additional staff for housing enforcement in the next 12 months. 

Answer: Yes