Issue - meetings

Councillor Marshall introduced the report advising that the Mobile Homes Act requires that before you can charge fees, you must have a published fees policy. The policy is specifically for mobile homes and puts the fee charging on a firmer footing. She went on to advise that the Housing & Community OSC had considered the report on the 8th July, where it was thoroughly debated, resulting in some minor amendments. There was a recommendation that in Paragraph 3.2.1 of the actual policy it should be made clear that the list is not exhaustive and that at Appendix A of the policy, where there are points identifying risks, the last few lines need adjustments as the word ‘other’ that is in bold is actually a heading. The penalties are there to identify the risk rating system, which informs the level of charge.

Councillor Mrs Griffiths enquired as to whether the policy covered single mobile homes, where perhaps people may be staying whilst refurbishing or building their home or if it was just for sites.

Nicholas Egerton advised that where planning permission has been granted and it is intended to be there for more than 28 days.

The committee agreed the recommendation.