DECISION

1.    That the proposed revised fixed penalty notice (FPN) amounts for specified environmental crime offences be approved.

2.    That delegated authority be given to the Group Manager for Environmental Health, Housing & Community Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to make any changes to fixed penalty notice amounts and early repayment discounts moving forwards via the Schedule of Charges.

Reasons:

1.    Environmental Crime has a negative impact on the local environment and have a financial for the authority to remedy this impact.

2.    Fixed Penalty Notices provide a proportionate approach to be able to deal with offences in an expedient and cost-effective way.