Decision details

Purpose of Report: To inform the Cabinet Member of the work carried out by the trading standards service to confiscate criminal assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

The Cabinet Member is asked to note the report and to agree the principles under which any Home Office 'asset recovery incentivisation scheme' monies received are allocated.

RESOLVED:       (i)      That the report be noted.

(ii)      That Option 1, to spend ARIS receipts in accordance with the priorities detailed paragraph 11 of the Officer’s report be approved.

(iii)     That further consideration be made to consider the financial contribution that the Police and Crime Commissioner for the city and area might make towards to target hardening following his or her election in November 2012.

REASON:           To maintain and enhance CYC’s ability to undertake proceeds of crime investigation and asset recovery work and to comply with the Home Office guidance on spending Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme payments and to prepare for the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner.