Decision details
Adoption of the Public Protection and Health Improvement Enforcement Policy
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Community Services
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Council’s Public Protection and Health Improvement Enforcement Policy has been reviewed to ensure that it is relevant and up to date. Following changes in legislation, including the introduction of the Regulators Code 2014 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015 , the Enforcement Policy has been reviewed and updated .
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees to the adoption of the amended Enforcement policy.
Reasons for the decision:
The Council has a duty to comply with the Regulators Code, and must regularly review its policies and procedures to ensure that the Enforcement Policy is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent enforcement. We aim to improve regulatory outcomes without creating unnecessary burdens on business.
Alternative options considered:
None.
Publication date: 01/11/2016
Date of decision: 24/10/2016
Effective from: 09/11/2016
Accompanying Documents:
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