This report was the second Annual Report on the activities and operations of the Corporate Enforcement team and focuses on the period from 1st October 2019 to 31^stSeptember 2020.

The Chair and Vice Chair acknowledged and thanked the Enforcement Team for all the work they do for the Borough. 

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Mrs Pearson and SECONDED by Cllr Hossack. to agree the recommendations in the report.

Following a discussion a vote was taken by a show of hands and it was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

Members were asked to:

R1. Members approve and note the contents of the Annual Report contained in Appendix A and authorise the 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 is principally for information purposes and to improve the transparency of the activities carried out.