… households supported to cut the cost of heating their home through our Warm Homes Advice Service. Improving energy efficiency in the private rented sector: Our new selective licensing scheme for private rented properties has received Government approval and will come into effect in July 2024. It will cover an additional 20,000 privately rented properties - in order to obtain a licence…
…, properties must meet minimum energy efficiency standards, helping reduce fuel poverty and energy consumption in the borough. Developing a new Local Plan: Our new Local Plan has been submitted to the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for examination. The plan will guide new development and infrastructure in the borough and sets higher environmental standards for new housing…
… the stock. 1 Yes 2.1, 2.3 2.1.3 Deliver new build properties that meet the new standards set in the Local Plan and draw on best practice in relation to embodied carbon, decarbonised heating, energy efficiency and climate adaptation. 1 2 Yes 2.2 2.1.4 Develop and deliver an engagement programme for the Council's tenants and leaseholders to save money on bills and cut emissions. ✖ ✖ £ 1 2 3…
… issues? KPI reference 2.2.2 Inspect all HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) in the borough over five years, an estimated 6,000 properties, as part of the HMO expanded licensing scheme. Inspections will focus on the eradication of category 1 and 2 hazards on cold and thermal efficiency, especially for vulnerable residents. 1 2 Yes 2.5 2.2.3 Take enforcement under the Domestic Minimum…