Purpose

To consider and approve the Council's updated
Corporate Enforcement Policy

Content

The purpose of the report was to present Cabinet with a revised Corporate Enforcement Policy for
approval and adoption.
 
Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader
of the Council, introduced the report and highlighted that the
policy enabled officers to ensure compliance with the law, outlined
the legislative framework and principles for investigations,
mitigated legal risks, and demonstrated the Council’s
commitment to necessity, proportionality, public interest, and
transparency for residents, Councillors, and employees.
 
The recommendations were
proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Andrea
Pellegram.
 
Resolved that
Cabinet:

1.   
Approved and adopted the Corporate Enforcement
Policy attached to the report.

2.   
Delegated authority to the Chief Executive to approve future
minor amendments to the Policy, in consultation with the Leader of
the Council, Head of Service Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit,
Relevant Heads of Service and the Head of Legal
Services.   
 
Voting record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0
Abstentions.