Issue - decisions

In relation to the proposal to renew the arrangements between Stockport Council and Birmingham City Council for the enforcement of illegal money lending activities, the Executive Meeting has recommended that the Council Meeting :-

·         authorise Birmingham City Council to investigate and institute proceedings against illegal money lenders operating in the Stockport area;

·         agree by virtue of Section 19(1) of the Local Government Act 2000 and Regulation 7 of the Local Authorities (Arrangements for the Discharge of Functions) (England) Regulations 2000 to the delegation of enforcement functions under Part III of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 to the Trading Standards Services of Birmingham City Council subject to those terms and conditions contained in the agreement to be entered into with Birmingham City Council relating to the said delegated function; and

·         approve the “Protocol for Illegal Money Lending Team Investigations” (as detailed at Appendix 1 of the accompanying report) and authorise officers to approve minor alterations as required to ensure agreement to allow the agreement to run from the date when approved by the Council Meeting until 31 March 2015.