Purpose

To consider the review of the approach to
Environmental Crime and Environmental Crime Policy

Content

RESOLVED that
Cabinet: -

(a)           
Approved the updated Enforcement of Waste Offences policy at
Appendix B; and

(b)          
Approved the revision of the fixed penalty notices as detailed
in Section 36.
Voting: Unanimous
Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory
Services
Reason
The previous 2019
policy is due for review and should be aligned to the new statutory
guidance issued by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural
Affairs (DEFRA) in October 2023. A clear policy supports the
education of stakeholders on the Council’s approach and
supports a proportionate but robust enforcement approach. 349
A six-month review
following the increase in relevant fixed penalty notice fines has
been conducted and recommends that a revised approach to
flytipping is deemed proportionate to
support enhanced compliance with the legislation. This approach
will be supported by enhanced communication to ensure stakeholders
are aware of the offences, penalties and approach by the local
authority and its contractors.