Decision

The Director of Law and Governance has decided to approve recommendations put forward by the council.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved.

summary: The council has made a decision regarding recommendations put forward by the Director of Law and Governance.

topline: The Director of Law and Governance has decided to approve recommendations put forward by the council.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves legal and governance matters which can impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Director of Law and Governance", "Council members", "Local residents"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://milton-keynes.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1628

Decision Maker: Director of Law and Governance

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To enable the Council to use a more effective way to tackle littering from vehicles, given the lack of success in tackling the problem by way of criminal sanctions due to the difficulty in being able to discharge the burden of proof (i.e. proof beyond all reasonable doubt) that is necessary to get a conviction.

Content:

Date of Decision: July 11, 2025