Decision details

Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to:

(1)      Approve and adopt the revised policy as set out in appendix 1 to the report, with effect from 1 May 2026.

(2)      Nominate and Authorise the Head of Housing and Community, in consultation with the Chair of the Community and Wellbeing Committee to make future amendments to the policy arising from changes to legislation, guidance and case precedents being set.

(3)      Nominate and Authorise the Head of Housing and Community, Public Protection Manager, Principal Environmental Health Officer and Environmental Health Officers to determine individual financial penalties in accordance with this, and any future revisions of the policy.