Decision details
Enforcement Policy
PDF 119 KBDecision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
It is recognised that an assertive and
coordinated approach to enforcement will help to increase
compliance, prevent further infringements and deter other offenders
(in line with the commitment in the Business Plan to
‘prevention and early intervention’ as a guiding
theme). An umbrella enforcement policy has been prepared to ensure
the council’s approach is transparent, accountable,
proportionate, consistent and targeted.
Decision:
Resolved:
To recommend that Full Council:
1. Adopt the Enforcement Policy as set out at Appendix 1.
2. Delegate the maintenance of service specific enforcement policies (in line with the overall enforcement policy and changes to national guidance and legislation) to Directors in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.
That Cabinet approve:
3. The incorporation of relevant Enforcement Indicators as set out on at the end of Appendix 1 into the Corporate Scorecard, subject to ongoing review by the Leader of the Council.
Reason for Decision:
An assertive and coordinated approach to enforcement will help to increase compliance, prevent further infringements and deter other offenders (in line with the commitment in the Business Plan to ‘prevention and early intervention’ as a guiding theme).
Other reasons / organisations consulted
The policy will be shared for comment with
cllrs, parish councils and the public by 26 September
Contact: David Bowater, Senior Corporate Support Manager Email: david.bowater@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 713978.
Report author: Cabinet Report Management Group
Publication date: 08/10/2024
Date of decision: 08/10/2024
Decided at meeting: 08/10/2024 - Cabinet
Effective from: 16/10/2024
Accompanying Documents: