Issue - decisions

(a)

That the proposed process for the administration of high hedge complaints (Appendix 1 to the report) be adopted;

(b)

That the scheme of delegated powers to officers (Appendix 2 to the report) be approved;

(c)

That the fee charged in respect of complaints under the high hedges provisions of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 be £450 where there has been no formal mediation;

(d)

That where formal mediation has been undertaken, the fee be reduced, equivalent to the costs of the mediation, up to a maximum reduction of £150, subject to provision of evidence of the attempt and failure of the mediation and its cost.