Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 8, 2024

Purpose: It is recognised that an assertive and coordinated approach to enforcement will help to increase compliance, prevent further infringements and deter other offenders (in line with the commitment in the Business Plan to ‘prevention and early intervention’ as a guiding theme). An umbrella enforcement policy has been prepared to ensure the council’s approach is transparent, accountable, proportionate, consistent and targeted.

Content: Resolved:   To recommend that Full Council:   1.    Adopt the Enforcement Policy as set out at Appendix 1.   2.    Delegate the maintenance of service specific enforcement policies (in line with the overall enforcement policy and changes to national guidance and legislation) to Directors in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.     That Cabinet approve:   3.    The incorporation of relevant Enforcement Indicators as set out on at the end of Appendix 1 into the Corporate Scorecard, subject to ongoing review by the Leader of the Council.   Reason for Decision:   An assertive and coordinated approach to enforcement will help to increase compliance, prevent further infringements and deter other offenders (in line with the commitment in the Business Plan to ‘prevention and early intervention’ as a guiding theme).