This report seeks approval for the Statement of Principles which sets out the factors to take into consideration when levying a charge under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council that the Statement of Principles attached to the report should apply when exercising its duty to secure compliance with the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 by the imposition of a penalty charge.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the Statement of Principles which set out the factors to take into consideration when levying a charge under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To take account of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves and recommends to Council that the Statement of Principles attached to the report should apply when exercising its duty to secure compliance with the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 by the imposition of a penalty charge.