Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose: The Cabinet will be asked to note the outcome of the inspection and continued compliance with the regulatory requirements; review the use of the council's RIPA powers and set the policy for the forthcoming year.

Content: The Cabinet has considered a report setting out the Council’s Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) Policy which must be considered by elected members annually to set the Policy and to ensure that if the Council is using its RIPA powers, it is doing so appropriately and complying with its own Code of Practice when carrying out covert surveillance, and has:-   (1) Noted that the Council has not exercised its RIPA powers since the last report.   (2) Approved the RIPA Policy/ Code of Practice for the forthcoming year.

Alternative options considered: None.