Issue details

Private Sector Licensing - Additional and Selective Licensing Schemes

Summary
This report will set out the results of a public consultation and ask the Cabinet to agree whether to introduce a Selective Licensing Scheme for Private Sector Housing within specific wards in Medway.

Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/04/2026

Decision due: 4 Aug 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Louwella Prenter, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Homelessness louwella.prenter@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Adam Bryan

Contact: Rebecca Wilcox, Chief Housing Officer Email: rebecca.wilcox@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 333581.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Regeneration, Culture and Environment