Decision details

Enforcement of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020

Reference: D986

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Public Protection

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Purpose of this report is:
1) To inform the portfolio holder of the change in legislation and the powers given to local authorities to control the spread of COVID-19 by the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020
2) To delegate authority to the Director of Health and Community Wellbeing to exercise all functions under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020
3) To approve the level for fixed penalty notice for offences under the regulations.

Decision:

THAT:

1)    The Portfolio holder notes the contents of this report and the powers given to Local Authorities by the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020

2)    Exercise of all functions under Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 be delegated to the Director of Health and Community Wellbeing

3)    The Portfolio holder approves the setting of the amount of fixed penalty notices for offences under the Regulations at £60.00 for a first offence discounted to £30.00 if paid within 14 days. £120.00 for a second offence, £240.00 for a third offence, £480.00 for fourth offence and £960 for a fifth offence.

 

Reasons for the decision:

To allow to Council to take prompt action against businesses that refuse to comply with the Regulations in an effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

Alternative options considered:

An alternative to the proposal would be to report each contravention of the Regulations and prosecution to the Portfolio Holder for Public Protection for his determination. This would place an unnecessary burden on the Executive and potentially cause delays in the ability to enforce the Regulations. It would also mean that officers are unable to give on the spot fixed penalty notices to those not complying with the Regulations.

 

Publication date: 30/03/2020

Date of decision: 30/03/2020

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