Consultancy
Metastreet offers a range of expert services for local authorities to aid with the set up and operation of licensing schemes.
Pre-scheme preparation and planning
Preparation of evidence for a new scheme or the renewal of an existing licensing scheme
Expert assessment as to the extent of a licensing scheme that is required by a local authority
Guidance of meaningful consultations for each scheme
Preparation of licensing applications to the Secretary of State for approval (where necessary)
Financial modelling of licensing schemes and estimates of investment required
Scheme setup, operation & management
Advice and practical solutions for processing licence applications (including customer contacts)
Training and development for council staff on Licensing FAQ
Setting up and embedding a sustainable and credible enforcement operational model
Identifying landlords who are breaching licensing conditions
Enforcement, penalty notices & convictions
Targeted enforcement i.e. on the rogue/criminal landlords
Effective criminal evidence collection
Preparing effective legal cases
Issuing financial penalty notices
Strategic advice on dealing with large portfolio criminal landlords
How can we help?
Our experts are experienced industry practioners and consult from first-hand knowledge.
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