Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

Councillor Attridge introduced the report on environment enforcement arrangements with the report seeking agreement, with a private partner, to undertake environmental enforcement duties in the County on a 12 month pilot trial basis. 

            In order to provide additional resources to deliver the zero tolerance approach introduced by the Council to littering and dog fouling enforcement, it was proposed to enter into an agreement with a private partner with a proven track record in the enforcement of environmental crime.  The arrangement would initially be for a 12 month pilot trial which would allow a full evaluation of the success of the arrangement, before a longer term contract and commitment could be organised.

            The Chief Officer (Streetscene and Transportation) explained that, whilst on duty, the Enforcement Officers from the partnering organisation would wear the same uniform as the Councils Enforcement Officers and each would carry a shoulder mounted CCTV camera to record all public contact.

            Members welcomed the report which would address the continuing problems with littering and dog fouling.

RESOLVED:

That approval be granted to enter into a formal agreement with a private partner to undertake environmental enforcement duties in the County on a 12 month pilot trial basis.