Decision - Environmental Enforcement Framework Update

1)             That the City Environment, South Downs & The Sea Committee approves the updated Environmental Enforcement Framework as detailed in Appendix 1 (which highlights the tracked changes) subject to a further change to the table on page 25 namely that the fine for engine idling shall be £40 reduced to £20 if paid within 10 days.

2)             That the City Environment, South Downs & The Sea Committee agrees that the use of CPWs and CPNs to take enforcement action against small and independent (locally headquartered) businesses is paused with immediate effect and a new process adopted as set out in paragraphs 3.9 to 3.12.

3)             That the City Environment, South Downs & The Sea Committee delegates authority to the Executive Director: Economy, Environment & Culture to take enforcement action as detailed in paragraphs 3.9 to 3.25.

4)             That the City Environment, South Downs & The Sea Committee delegates authority to the Executive Director: Economy, Environment & Culture to determine the timing of the implementation of the offences.