Enforcement staffing levels
Case reference FOI2026/00189
Received 16 February 2026
Published 9 March 2026
Request
This FOI is for the attention of council officers who oversee the private rented sector for the local authority.
1) The total number of officers that work within housing enforcement for the local authority
2) How many Environmental Health Officers work for the local authority whose main job is to enforce standards in the private rented sector? (Full Time)
3) How many officers within the housing enforcement team are employed to resolve tenancy disputes, provide guidance to tenants, ensure that tenancy rights are upheld, and/or prevent homelessness
4) If the local authority plans to recruit additional staff for housing enforcement in the next 12 months.
Response
Please see information below:
1) The total number of officers that work within housing enforcement for the local authority
3
2) How many Environmental Health Officers work for the local authority whose main job is to enforce standards in the private rented sector? (Full Time)
1
3) How many officers within the housing enforcement team are employed to resolve tenancy disputes, provide guidance to tenants, ensure that tenancy rights are upheld, and/or prevent homelessness
2
4) If the local authority plans to recruit additional staff for housing enforcement in the next 12 months
Yes – recruiting to one new post.
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