Report of the Group Head of Democracy and Governance

The committee received a report of the Group Head of Democracy and Governance which provided councillors with the annual report of the council’s recourse to using the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA).  It was noted that no authorisations had been required over the last year.  The Group Head of Democracy and Governance advised that the policy had been amended to reflect job changes and change of personnel.  

RESOLVED –

that the committee notes that no RIPA authorisations have been made in this last financial year.