Issue - meetings

A progress report was submitted on the current position in relation to the Council’s Planning Enforcement Service. 

In response to a query from Councillor B Deering, the Enforcement Officer explained that the External Consultants managed some of the caseload on behalf of the Council and provided regular weekly progress.  The Enforcement Officer agreed to provide Members with a breakdown of the costs for the provision of this service. 

In response to a query by Councillor N Symonds, the Enforcement Officer explained that the consultants currently had a case-load of around 30 – 31 cases (originally 38) which included Esbies.  He explained that the consultants were paid on a case by case basis and were responsible for all legal work necessary.  The Enforcement Officer provided an update in relation to what Officers were working on within the enforcement section.

Members received the report and noted the progress made in relation to the Action Plan, as detailed.

RESOLVED – that the progress made in relation to the Action Plan be noted.