Purpose

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

Decision

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.