Agenda item

Report from the Executive Director of Regeneration and Environment.

Recommendation:

That Cabinet approves the refreshed General Enforcement Policy (Appendix 1) for publication and implementation, having had due regard to the Regulators’ Code and the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006.

Consideration was given to the report which sought approval to adopt the refreshed General Enforcement Policy. The Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 required the Council to have regard to the Regulators’ Code when setting policies and procedures that guided regulatory activity. A 30 day public consultation was conducted from 1st January, 2026, followed by internal consultation in February 2026.

The refreshed General Enforcement Policy was more strategic in content, with operational detail signposted to service?specific procedures. Material changes included clearer references to the Council’s role as a landlord, updated legislative references, strengthened statements on delegation and emergency arrangements, an expanded partnership?working section, and refined enforcement options. The proposed General Enforcement Policy was attached at Appendix 1, with consultation analysis at Appendix 2.

During the meeting, the Service Director for Community Safety and Street Scene outlined the achievements from the previous Policy, including exceeding targets in relation to fly tipping enforcement and community notices.

Resolved:

That Cabinet approves the refreshed General Enforcement Policy (Appendix 1) for publication and implementation, having had due regard to the Regulators’ Code and the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006.