Shared enforcement
North Tyneside Council will work in partnership with other departments within the Council, enforcement agencies with a shared enforcement role under legislation, (such as the Police, Environment Agency, Housing Associations) and other central and local government Authority’s and agencies.
The Council is committed to partnership working to address community and public safety, crime and disorder and environmental crime issues affecting our communities. Where appropriate, we will liaise with other internal departments and/or partners, or through any linked partnership frameworks to ensure consistency and communication in enforcement action.
Where appropriate, enforcement matters may be referred to another body or agency. In these circumstances, Officers will advise the complainant and/or perpetrator of what we are doing and that this will not affect subsequent enforcement action by the Council or other agency.
As part of future growth within enforcement, subsequent consideration will be given to delegate enforcement powers where appropriate. This will only be done following consultation with partners and after the provision of adequate training. Powers will not be granted without sufficient safeguarding and risk assessments being put into place.