Decision details
Corporate Enforcement Policy
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider and approve the Council's updated
Corporate Enforcement Policy
Decision:
The purpose of the report was to present Cabinet with a revised Corporate Enforcement Policy for approval and adoption.
Councillor Mike Evemy, Leader of the Council, introduced the report and highlighted that the policy enabled officers to ensure compliance with the law, outlined the legislative framework and principles for investigations, mitigated legal risks, and demonstrated the Council’s commitment to necessity, proportionality, public interest, and transparency for residents, Councillors, and employees.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Mike Evemy and seconded by Councillor Andrea Pellegram.
Resolved that Cabinet:
1. Approved and adopted the Corporate Enforcement Policy attached to the report.
2. Delegated authority to the Chief Executive to approve future minor amendments to the Policy, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, Head of Service Counter Fraud and Enforcement Unit, Relevant Heads of Service and the Head of Legal Services.
Voting record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Report author: Emma Cathcart
Publication date: 09/01/2026
Date of decision: 08/01/2026
Decided at meeting: 08/01/2026 - Cabinet
Effective from: 17/01/2026
Accompanying Documents:
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