(Minute 54)
The report of the Assistant Director Environment was submitted, informing Members of the revisions made to the Enforcement Policy to reflect changes created by Government guidance and the revised structure of the directorate. The proposed revised policy ensured that enforcement actions were fair, consistent and transparent.
In response to a Member, the Assistant Director Environment advised that he would liaise with Devon County Council Trading Standards Service regarding the control and checking of meat substitutes.
The Portfolio Holder for Housing, Community and Maintaining Assets advised that he would ask the Chair of the Exeter Board for the issue of checks for meat substitutes to be placed on an agenda.
Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at its meeting on 28 May 2013 and the comments of members were noted.
Executive approved the Environment Enforcement Policy.