Purpose

To seek approval
to adopt the powers given by the government for regulation of smoke
in a smoke control area under the Environment Act 2021.
 

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Approved the adoption of the powers given by the government for
regulation of smoke in a smoke control area under the Environment
Act 2021 including the introduction of a new financial penalty
(civil).

2.     
Approved setting the rate of the financial penalty for breach
between £175 to £300.

3.     
Authorised the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration in
consultation with the Cabinet Member Climate, Ecology, Energy and
Waste to take all steps required to adopt the powers and implement
the penalty