Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Cabinet Member:     Councillor Hoddinott (in advisory role)

Commissioner:         Ney

Recommendations:

1.         That the contents of the report and the progress made to date against the themes of strengthening enforcement and the related strategic focus be noted.

2.         That the work plan, outlined at paragraph 3.5 of this report,  which includes the development of the ‘Time for Action’ approach and supporting initiatives to tackle environmental crime, be approved.

3.         That the recommendations detailed within Appendix A including adoption of tools and powers; amendments to the Council’s Scheme of Delegation and General Enforcement Policy; setting of penalties; and work to be undertaken for the recovery of small debts be approved.

Consideration was given to a report which outlined proposals to provide strategic focus to the Council’s approach to enforcement activity and a work programme to take actions forward. In addition, the report also detailed new legislative provisions and penalties that would enhance enforcement activity.

Commissioner Ney agreed:-

1.    That the contents of the report and the progress made to date against the themes of strengthening enforcement and the related strategic focus be noted.

2.    That the work plan, including the development of the ‘Time for Action’ approach and supporting initiatives to tackle environmental crime, be approved.

3.    That the recommendations within Appendix A including adoption of tools and pwers; amendments to the Council’s Scheme of Delegation and General Enforcement Policy; setting of penalties; and work to be undertaken for the recovery of small debts be approved.