Decision details

RESOLVED that:

1.       The Council enter into a twelve-month pilot scheme to increase provision for environmental enforcement throughout the district. With the option to extend the pilot for a further 12 months be approved.

2.       Delegated authority be given to the Executive Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Climate Change, to direct award the pilot contract for a 12-month period for environmental enforcement to the company detailed within the report be approved.

3.       The Overview and Scrutiny Committee be requested to consider the topic of Environmental Enforcement at a future meeting before reporting its findings to Cabinet.

Reason

To provide a proactive environmental enforcement service.