Council consults on revised Enforcement Policy

THE COUNCIL is welcoming comments on its revised Enforcement Policy, which sets out their approach to regulation.
The policy sets out the council’s approach across a vast number of its functions and service areas, and explains the principles aimed at ensuring laws are complied with.
The focus is on providing advice and guidance, from informal to formal enforcement dependent on each individual situation.
The policy identifies and explains the actions that may be used by the council.
As part of the process the council welcomes comments from the public, businesses, organisations representing businesses and other enforcement agencies.
Peter Astley, Assistant Director Regulation and Enforcement said: “The current Public Protection Enforcement Policy, adopted in 2009, required updating to better reflect regulatory practices within public protection. In undertaking this work, we have also taken the opportunity to broaden the scope of the policy so that it now covers more of the regulatory functions for which Warrington Council has responsibility. Before we finalise the policy, we genuinely want to hear the views of all our stakeholders, and I strongly encourage everyone who wishes to comment to do so.”
Cllr David Keane, executive board member for environment and public protection, said: “In preparing and publishing the policy, the council is demonstrating that it takes its regulator’s role seriously, and that it will work with businesses and the community to secure compliance. The policy creates transparency for all our stakeholders, and provides the manner in which the council intends to operate through promoting consistency and proportionality in all aspects of regulation. I would encourage everyone who wishes to support the proposed policy or to express concerns, to make their views known as soon as possible.”
The policy is now available for viewing at http://www.warrington.gov.uk/consultations the consultation closes on Monday 11 August 2014.