Issue - meetings

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor I Moran)

The Leader introduced the report of the Borough Solicitor which reported upon the Council’s use of its powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and presented an updated RIPA policy document.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details as set out in the report before it and accepted the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED              That the updated RIPA Policy at Appendix 1 to the report be approved.

To consider the report of the Borough Solicitor.

Consideration was given to the report of the Borough Solicitor as contained on pages 337 to 365 of the Book of Reports on the Council's use of its powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and presented an updated RIPA Policy document.  He reported that there had been no relevant activity to bring to the attention of the Committee.

The Borough Solicitor also advised that there were non-consequential  amendments needed to be made in respect of an Officer's title and service descriptions (at paragraphs 1.6 and Appendix 3 of the Report) and that these would be amended before presenting to Cabinet.

RESOLVED:            That the Council's RIPA activity and the updated RIPA Policy, at Appendix 1, subject to the minor amendments mentioned be noted.