Issue - meetings

RECOMMENDED:     That the updated Enforcement Policy be adopted..

Reason for Decision

To ensure the Council’s policies are kept up-to-date and consistent with current regulation and best practice.

The Legal Services Manager presented an updated version of the Council’s Enforcement Policy, which required approval by Full Council.  He explained that the proposed policy had been benchmarked with other policies recently updated elsewhere.  It emphasised that the council would try to work with people to resolve an enforcement issue rather than move straight to enforcement action.  It was also pointed out that the recovery of debts was not included in this policy.

It was noted that the Corporate Performance Panel had supported the recommendations.

RECOMMENDED:      That the updated Enforcement Policy be adopted.

Reason for Decision

To ensure the Council’s policies are kept up-to-date and consistent with current regulation and best practice.