Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence and notices of appointment of Substitute Members (if any).

Apologies were received from Cllr T G Hughes

Members to note the virtual meetings protocol.

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, the *Virtual Meeting Protocol.

Note: *Virtual Meeting Protocol previously circulated and attached to the minutes

Councillors are reminded of the requirement to declare any interest, including the type of interest, and reason for that interest, either at this stage of the meeting or as soon as they become aware of that interest.

There were no declarations made

To receive any questions relating to items on the agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

There were no members of the public present

Members to consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 19^th June 2020

The minutes of the last meeting were agreed as a true record

To receive a review of the Operations Directive Enforcement Policy from the Group Manager for Public Health and Regulatory Services.

The Committee had before it the *Enforcement Policy presented by the Group Manager for Public Health and Regulatory Services.

The officer explained that the policy was the key enforcement policy which covered all the enforcement functions of the Council. He further explained that the policy was a very important document which provided information to persons regulated by the Council and to the wider public who are protected and it was a reference guide for officers to ensure compliance with the regulators code of conduct and provided the framework in which the Council operated.

The officer explained that the policy was being brought back to Committee for adoption due to a number of legislative changes and a change to the reporting framework of the Council.

In response to questions asked the officer provided the following responses:

·         The Council had powers to deal with abandoned vehicles on highways but that the Police took precedence if the vehicle was dangerous or had been involved in crime

·         Only 1 application had been received for a pavement licence in the district

·         Enforcement of parking on pavements was a function of Devon County Council

It was therefore RESOLVED that:

·         The updated Enforcement Policy be adopted

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Reason for the Decision – To ensure that the Council has an appropriate enforcement policy in place for relevant statutory functions of the services within the scope of the policy.

Note: *Enforcement Policy previously circulated and attached to the minutes