Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 13, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Cabinet had before it a report * from the Director of Legal, People and Governance (Monitoring Offer) providing an update to Cabinet Members on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).   RESOLVED that:   a)    The Council’s policy for ensuring compliance with Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) was appropriate and shall remain as currently drafted; b)    That the Council had not used its powers under RIPA since March 2014 be NOTED. As recommended by the Community, People and Equality PDG.   Note: * Report previously circulated.