Enforcement Policy Review – have your say
The council is inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to take part in a public consultation about proposed updates to its Enforcement Policy.
This key document outlines how the council enforces regulations across a wide range of services, from private sector housing and building control to environmental protection. The revised policy will be presented to the Environment Committee on 18 November 2025, and your feedback will help shape its final form.
The proposed updates aim to strengthen and clarify enforcement procedures. Key amendments include:
- inclusion of a Communities Team and Building Control
- a new process for authorising prosecutions
- updates to the civil penalty notice
- revised procedures for serving statutory notices
Councillor Amanda Worne, Chair of the Environment Committee said: "The council has an important role to play in regulating a wide range of issues to keep our residents safe. Our enforcement policy sets out the approaches we will use, and how and when we may use our enforcement powers. It is important that we strike the right balance between informal and formal actions, and the views of our residents, businesses and other stakeholders ensure we get this right."
We would really like to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete our online survey and help us ensure the policy reflects the needs and expectations of our community.
The survey runs for two weeks from the 26 September until 10 October.
You can find more information about the Enforcement Policy review on our website.