To consider a report of work undertaken through the Melcombe Regis Board to identify issues confronting residents of Melcombe Regis.

(i)         That the committee endorse the five objectives for the Ward proposed         by the Melcombe Regis Board.

(ii)       That the Head of Housing be authorised to progress work necessary to develop a discretionary licensing scheme for the Melcombe Regis Ward in accordance with Section 80 of the Housing Act 2004, designed to deliver the agreed objectives for its residents.

(iii)      That the Head of Housing be requested to present to a future Management Committee a fully costed, risk assessed proposal for the licensing of privately rented housing within Melcombe Regis, this proposal to have been reviewed by the Policy Committee prior to the Management Committee agreeing to the commencement of any formal consultation exercise.