Issue - meetings
Corporate Enforcement Policy
Meeting: 08/01/2026 - Cabinet (Item 11.)
11. Corporate Enforcement Policy 
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Purpose:
To present Cabinet with a revised Corporate Enforcement Policy for approval and adoption.
Cotswold District Council is required to have an effective Corporate Enforcement Policy to enable officers to investigate and take action to ensure individuals and businesses comply with the law.
The policy sets out the legislative framework and principles the council will abide by when undertaking investigations to mitigate the risk of legal challenge in Court.
The policy demonstrates the council’s consideration of necessity, proportionality and public interest when deciding on enforcement action and demonstrates openness and transparency for residents, Councillors and employees.
Recommendations:
That Cabinet resolves to:
1. Approve and adopt the Corporate Enforcement Policy attached to this report.
2. Delegate 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.
Additional documents:
- Annex A 2025 Review CDC Corporate Enforcement Policy - Final, item 11.
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- Annex B Equality and Rurality Impact Assessment Form - Cabinet January 2026, item 11.
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- Webcast for 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.