Decision details
Corporate Enforcement Annual Report
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decisions:
The report presented the first Annual Corporate Enforcement Report on the activities and operation of the Corporate Enforcement team since its inception and focuses on the period from 1stJune 2018 to 31st May 2019.
In relation to the number of Section 46 notices issued, the Chair encouraged Members to report issues to the team from their ward.
The Chair added that when leaflets are to produced regarding the new collection scheme (the new hessian bags), that the opportunity for communication to residents is utilised and can also include information on early presentation – the implications and penalties, and to also include education to residents on “Duty of Care” and waste carrier licenses.
Trade/business waste should also be included with regards to recycle.
A vote of thanks was given for the Enforcement Team on what had been achieved.
The Chair proposed that the annual report was presented to Members in December rather than September so that the full year of statistics could be received.
A motion was MOVED by Cllr Hossack and SECONDED by Cllr Kerslake to agree the recommendations in the report.
A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:
R1. Members approve and note the contents of the Annual Report contained in Appendix A and authorise the Interim Director of Housing and Enforcement to make the report publicly available to increase the visibility and knowledge of enforcement activities
R2. Members instruct officers to continue to review and measure the quantity and effectiveness of enforcement activities carried out within the various services and report annually on outcomes.
Reasons for Recommendation
The report was principally for information purposes and to improve the transparency of the activities carried out.
Report author: Tracey Lilley
Publication date: 02/10/2019
Date of decision: 24/09/2019
Decided at meeting: 24/09/2019 - Environment, Enforcement & Housing Committee
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