Civil Financial Penalty Policy Consultation Which of the following best describes you? Elected member Council officer Private landlord Letting or managing agent Tenant Resident Other Do you agree that it is appropriate for Stoke-on-Trent City Council to have its own Civil Financial Penalty Policy explaining how it will apply civil penalties locally? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree or disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Do you think the policy clearly explains when the council may use a civil financial penalty instead of prosecution? Yes No Not sure Do you think the policy clearly explains how penalty amounts will be assessed in line with Government statutory guidance? Yes No Please tell us what could be clearer. Do you agree that the policy appropriately considers factors such as the seriousness of the offence, harm or risk of harm to tenants, culpability, and previous non compliance when setting penalty levels? Yes No Not sure Do you agree that higher penalties should be applied where offences are more serious or repeated, in line with statutory guidance? Yes No Not sure Do you agree that the policy should be updated to reflect new offences and enforcement powers introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025? Yes No Not sure Is it clear how the policy will apply to enforcement of Renters’ Rights Act requirements in the private rented sector? Yes No Not sure Do you support the inclusion of a 33% prompt payment discount as part of the Council’s Civil Financial Penalty Policy? Yes No Not sure Overall, to what extent do you support Stoke on Trent City Council adopting this Civil Financial Penalty Policy? Strongly support Support Neither support nor oppose Oppose Strongly oppose Do you have any further comments to this consultation?