Issue - meetings

The purpose of the report is to seek approval to trial the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) for littering and dog fouling offences in partnership with East Hants District Council.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Executive

1.         supports the proposal for a one-year trial of litter and dog fouling enforcement in partnership with East Hants District Council; and

2.         authorises the Head of Environmental Services to enter into an agreement with East Hants District Council;

3.         supports the proposed introduction of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for dog fouling and other dog related issues; and

4.         agrees to set the level of Fixed Penalty Notices for littering and dog fouling at £100 with a discount to £75 for early payment within 14 days.

RESOLVED  that

1.         the proposal for a one-year trial of litter and dog fouling enforcement in partnership with East Hants District Council be supported;

2.         the Head of Environmental Services be authorised to enter into an agreement with East Hants District Council;

3.         the proposed introduction of Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) for dog fouling and other dog related issues be supported; and

4.         the level of Fixed Penalty Notices for littering and dog fouling be set at £100 with a discount to £75 for early payment within 14 days.

[Reason: to seek approval to trial the issuing of Fixed Penalty Notices for littering and dog fouling enforcement in partnership with East Hants District Council]