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Review of Council Enforcement Policy and Implementation of the Regulator's Code

The Council also has a legal duty to draw up an Enforcement Policy that sets out our approach to enforcement. The current policy now needs to be reviewed in light of changes to legislation and regulations, especially in light of the new Anti-Social Behaviour Powers. It is a legal requirement that all departments within the Council carry out Enforcement in line with the Council’s policy. A draft review has been drawn up to put before the Executive for formal adoption.

A Regulator’s Code has been developed by the Government’s Better Regulation Office.  It is a framework for how regulators should engage with those they regulate and the Council has to publish how we comply with the code. This applies to anyone in the Council who carries out regulatory activities. A draft document has been drawn up to show how we meet the code and needs to be formally adopted by the Council and published on our website.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework & Budget;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/11/2014

Decision due: 10 Feb 2015 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Councillor (Communities & Sustainability)

Lead director: Corporate Director (Place) and Deputy Chief Executive

Department: Place and Regeneration

Contact: Karen Dyson, Services to Place Email: karen.dyson@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 4295.

Consultation process

Internal departments concerned with Enforcement and Legal

Forward Plan Reference: CS18

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: Not required.

Relevant Scrutiny Committee for the purpose of call-in: Environment & Economy

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  • Review of Council Enforcement Policy and Implementation of the Regulator's Code