Decision

That Cabinet gives approval to:

(1)     ‘The Borough of Sandwell Smoke Control Order 2022’ coming into operation on 1st July 2024.

(2)     The introduction of an enforcement procedure that includes education, engagement and support, with the option to serve civil financial penalty notices (FPNs) for persistent breaches of the rules, reflecting amendments to the Clean Air Act 1993 brought about by the Environment Act 2021 as set out in Appendix 2.