Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)            Approved the updated Enforcement of Waste Offences policy at Appendix B; and

(b)           Approved the revision of the fixed penalty notices as detailed in Section 36.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Housing and Regulatory Services

Reason

The previous 2019 policy is due for review and should be aligned to the new statutory guidance issued by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in October 2023. A clear policy supports the education of stakeholders on the Council’s approach and supports a proportionate but robust enforcement approach. 349

A six-month review following the increase in relevant fixed penalty notice fines has been conducted and recommends that a revised approach to flytipping is deemed proportionate to support enhanced compliance with the legislation. This approach will be supported by enhanced communication to ensure stakeholders are aware of the offences, penalties and approach by the local authority and its contractors.