Decision details

That the Corporate Enforcement Policy Statement (as attached at Appendix A of the report now submitted) and the Corporate Enforcement Policy (as attached at Appendix B of the report now submitted be endorsed and recommended for approval at Council.

That the delegation of the Head of Community and Head of Development to make minor editorial changes to the Corporate Enforcement Policy Statement (as attached at Appendix A of the report now submitted) and the Corporate Enforcement Policy (as attached at Appendix B of the report now submitted) which by definition make no change to the scope or meaning of the Policy be authorised.

That the approach taken by the Operational Guidance (as attached at Appendix C of the report now submitted) be endorsed.

That the delegation of the Head of Community and Head of Development, in consultation with the relevant Executive Councillors and Chairs and Vice Chair of the relevant regulatory Committees, the maintenance of the Operational Guidance in light of changes resulting from revocations, amendments, or enactments of relevant statutory provisions; changes in statutory guidance, or best practice be approved.

Adoption of a Corporate Enforcement Strategy responds directly to the need for the Council to have an effective and efficient enforcement process that operates with due efficacy. The objective is to maximise clarity, certainty and consistency for everyone in the process as to how the Council will operate in resolving known breaches of regulatory control.

None considered.

As detailed within the report.