Issue - meetings

The PP&E Portfolio Plan Performance Overview document was presented by Sarah Foster (Head of Performance Management and Business Support).

Updates were provided on the two ‘amber’ rag ratings relating to the FSA (Food Standards Agency) and to Fly Tipping. It was noted that the FSA had met with the Food Standards Team and had advised the team to move the focus away from unrated premises. The Committee was briefed that the Fly Tipping and Enforcement Working Group had met four times this year. It was also the case that additional enforcement warning letters would be issued. 

A Member asked if rubbish was inspected when fly tipping was suspected. The Committee heard that even if incriminating evidence was found in the rubbish bags, this was generally still not enough evidence to prosecute, as the fly tipping needed to be witnessed. Sometimes evidence found in fly tipping inspections could lead to enforcement action for other offences. Members noted that enforcement action was costly and time consuming.

It was noted that if the public wanted to check if waste carriers were licensed, then details of such could be found on a public register.

The Committee was appraised that the Waldo Road Tip was currently closed for trade waste because of redevelopment.

RESOLVED that the Public Protection and Enforcement Performance Overview update is noted.