Decision details

(1)        That the level of fixed penalties be set at the statutory default level;

(2)        That a discount for early payment for a fixed penalty be offered and the level of discounted penalties be set at the statutory minimum allowable for that offence;

(3)        That the maximum period of payment permitted to attract a discounted penalty be 10 days;

(4)        That the policy for the issue of Fixed Penalty Notices attached at Appendix A be agreed and incorporated within the adopted Environment & Street Scene Enforcement Policy, subject to the following amendments:

(a)        references to “Juveniles under the age of 10 years” be amended to “Children under the age of 10 years”;

(b)        references to “Juveniles aged between 10 and 15 years” be amended to “Children aged between 10 and 15 years”; and

(c)        references to “Juveniles aged between 15 and 17 years” be amended to “Youths aged between 15 and 17 years”; and

(5)        That the Council’s intent to introduce the use of fixed penalty notices and the adopted penalties and discounts be advertised for a minimum period of two months via:

(a)        local newspapers;

(b)        the Council’s website;

(c)        Parish Newsletters; and

(d)        The Forester.