Our aims and approach
In accordance with the Authority’s Constitution and Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules, at full Council on 27 November the new Council Plan for the period 2025-2029 was approved. The new Council Plan is based on the following five ambitions –
1. Better lives for all - a healthier, fairer and better quality of life, where everyone can thrive
2. Best start in life – giving our children and young people what they need to achieve their full potential
3. Places to be proud of – building neighbourhoods and town centres that are clean, green and safe and make North Tyneside a great place to live
4. Good work for all and economic growth – helping create more good quality jobs and strong economic growth
5. Housing and neighbourhoods that enhance lives – delivering more affordable and social housing and creating neighbourhoods we’re proud to call home
This policy feeds into the key themes and provides guidance to officers, businesses, residents and the wider public on a range of options that are available to achieve compliance with the plan and all legalisation enforced by the Authority.
In providing the framework principles of enforcement in respect of all powers available to the Authority, this ensures that any enforcement action is clear, concise, transparent, accountable, proportionate, consistent and targeted; to ensure a responsive, effective and value-added service.
The Authority will have the ability to enforce as appropriate in line with the relevant enforcement legislation.