Agenda item

The item was introduced by the Area Council Manager, referring to previous discussions at the Area Council, where Members expressed a desire to extend the provision.

Members noted that other Area Councils would also be procuring a similar service in a combined exercise, however each Area Council would performance manage the service applicable to their area.

The meeting was made aware of the timescales for procuring the service, with the desire for the contract to commence on 1^st April, 2016.

RESOLVED that the specification of requirements and associated procurement strategy for the Environmental Enforcement Service be approved, to a value of £30,955 per annum, for one year with an opportunity to extend for two further year periods, and that delegated authority be given to the Service Director- Stronger, Safer and Healthier Communities to make minor amendments where necessary.