Issue details
Enforcement Policy
Purpose of the Report:
The report proposes a new enforcement policy (‘the
policy’) for the council. It is intended to apply to almost
all council services, therefore having a much wider scope than the
various existing policies.
The policy sets out the general principles officers will apply to
achieve compliance with the wide variety of legislation enforced.
The policy also sets out instances where a firmer stance, including
prosecution, may be considered more appropriate even in the first
instance.
Executive will be asked to.
Adopt the policy in order to guide officers and ensure a consistent
approach when enforcement activity is undertaken by the
council.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2024
Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;
Decision due: 18/07/24 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Environment and Climate Emergency
Lead director: Corporate Director of Place
Department: Directorate of Place
Contact: Matthew Boxall, Head of Public Protection email: matthew.boxall@york.gov.uk matthew.boxall@york.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Consultation process: On-line 12 week
consultation ran in parallel with transport strategy consultation
(closed 4 February 2024)
Some specific targeting of businesses and other organisations
likely to be impacted encouraging them to take part.
Presentations at York Access Forum, York Tourism Advisory
Board.
Consultees: Public, Businesses (and business representatives),
Enforcement Partners including police and other emergency services.
A full list of organisations specifically contacted and encourage
to participate contained in the report.
There were 168 responses in total to the public consultation.
Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: EIA will be considered as part of the report.
Documents
- Enforcement Policy