Issue details

Delegation of enforcement and investigatory powers granted to the Council by the Renters Rights Act 2025 to the Director of Public Health

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2025

Decision due: 10 December 2025 by Chief Executive

Contact: Gill Ferguson Email: gill.ferguson@halton.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Cllr Mike Wharton – Leader
Mark Reaney Director Legal and Democratic Services
Ed Dawson – Director Finance
Richard Rout - Chief Executive

In addition the portfolio Holder for Housing Strategy was briefed on the new powers by email on 31st October 2025 and 7th November 2025. The Chair and Deputy of the Housing and Safer Policy and Performance Board were also briefed by email on 3rd November 2025. A report on the Renters Rights Bill was considered at the Housing and Safer PPB in September 2025.

Decisions