Decision details

B To endorse the protocol in relation to the Premises Closure Legislation for NBC.  That the powers under the relevant Act be delegated to the Chief Executive, Directors or Borough Solicitor for authorising the issue of a closure notice, consulting with the police, applying for a closure order and taking enforcement action in relation to any such closure order.

1.      The protocol (appendix 1 of the Cabinet report) in relation to the Premises Closure Legislation for Northampton Borough Council is endorsed.

2.      The powers under Part 1A to the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003, as introduced by section 118 and Schedule 20 of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, are delegated to the Chief Executive, Directors or Borough Solicitor for authorising the issue of a closure notice, consulting with the police and applying for a closure order.  It is required that on all occasions the Chief Executive or Borough Solicitor also counter sign the authorisation.