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Council's Enforcement Policy

21/11/2014 - Council's Enforcement Policy

Matter for Decision: Legislative changes and in particular the Regulators Code which is a statutory code came into force in April 2014 making it necessary to review and update the Council’s Corporate Enforcement Policy.

 

Decision of the Leader

 

The Leader resolved to:

 

i.       Adopt the proposed Corporate Enforcement Policy attached as Appendix A of the officer’s report.

 

Reasons for the Decision: As set out in the officer’s report

 

Any alternative options considered and rejected: As set out in the officer’s report

 

Scrutiny Considerations:

 

The committee received a report from the Head of Refuse and Environment.

 

In response to member’s questions the Head of Refuse and Environment said the following:

 

i.       Central Government was keen on a statutory code to ensure consistency of approach by Local Authorities across the Country.

 

The Scrutiny Committee considered the recommendation and endorsed it unanimously.

 

The Leader approved the recommendation.

 

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Leader (and any Dispensations Granted):

 

Not applicable.