Decision details

Environmental Enforcement Update

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

To seek approval to extend the contract with the third party Environmental Enforcement contractor for one year.

Decisions:

In September 2024, Cabinet approved the appointment of a third-party environmental enforcement contract to support the work of the Neighbourhood Wardens. The contract was intended to complement local enforcement activities and enhance the Council’s ability to enforce environmental regulations for littering, fly tipping and dog fouling (the latter when there is a PSPO in place). The arrangement was proposed as an initial 12-month trial.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

1.     The contract with the third-party Environmental Enforcement contractor be extended for one further year be approved.

2.     The subject be considered by the Policy Overview Working Group.

 

Reason

To provide a proactive environmental enforcement service.

Report author: Emma Georgiou

Publication date: 06/02/2026

Date of decision: 03/02/2026

Decided at meeting: 03/02/2026 - Cabinet

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