To consider the report of the Environmental Health, Housing and Community Services Group Manager (enclosed).

DECISIONS

1.    That the Environmental Health, Environmental Services and Community Services Enforcement and Compliance Policy 2025 – 2028 be adopted.

2.    That delegated authority for minor changes to the policy be given to the Group Manager of Environmental Health, Housing and Community Services in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder.

Reasons:

1.    To ensure best practice and consistency of approach to enforcement across the District.

2.    This policy is required to be revised regularly to ensure that it reflects the most up to date changes in legislation and good practice.

Considered – Report of the Environmental Health, Housing & Community Services Group Manager.

Other options considered:

It is a legal requirement to have considered the implications of enforcement and to take steps to ensure consistency of approach and compliance with the Regulators Code of Practice.