Issue details

Delegating Authority to issue and defend legal proceedings

To enable the effective conduct of prosecution proceedings by Legal Services officers on behalf of the council.

To appear on behalf of BANES to prosecute or defend in proceedings before a magistrates’ court pursuant to section 223 Local Government Act 1972.




Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2025

Decision due: 30 Jun 2025 by Executive Director - Resources

Contact: Donna Marks, Legal Services Manager and Deputy Monitoring Officer Email: michael_hewitt@bathnes.gov.uk Email: Donna_marks@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225395298.

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