Issue - meetings

Report of the Business Compliance Officer

RESOLVED –

1.         That the Community Protection Compliance Policy 2021-2026, set out in appendix 1 be approved by Cabinet in relation to functions under its remit.

2.         That the Head of Community Protection, in consultation with the Head of Legal, be authorised to make minor amendments to the Policy without member approval. These changes are to be restricted to updates of legislation, codes of practice and guidance notes, and are not to include any changes to approach or considerations.

Cabinet received a report of the Business Compliance Officer which included the final draft of the Community Protection Compliance Policy 2021-2026 following consultation.  It was noted that Licensing Committee had approved its responsibilities within the policy at its meeting on 30 September 2021.

The Mayor invited Councillor Dychton, Portfolio Holder for Community to introduce the report. 

Councillor Dychton stated that Watford was a family friendly and safe town.  The draft policy had been out for consultation.   As a result of the consultation the policy had been reviewed and updated.  Following Licensing Committee’s approval, Cabinet was being asked to approve those elements of the policy within its remit.

RESOLVED –

1.         That the Community Protection Compliance Policy 2021-2026, set out in appendix 1 be approved by Cabinet in relation to functions under its remit.

2.         That the Head of Community Protection, in consultation with the Head of Legal, be authorised to make minor amendments to the Policy without member approval. These changes are to be restricted to updates of legislation, codes of practice and guidance notes, and are not to include any changes to approach or considerations.