Decision details

To approve the delegation of powers for enforcement of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 with respect to illegal loan shark activities. 

(i)         that approval be given to delegate to Birmingham City Council the function of the enforcement of Part III of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 within the London Borough of Brent and delegate to Birmingham City Council the power to institute criminal proceedings for any matters associated with illegal money lending or discovered during investigations by the Illegal Money Lending Team (ILMT) at Birmingham City Council;

(ii)        that approval be given to the “Protocol for Illegal Money Lending Team Investigations” attached as Appendix 1 and delegate authority to Strategic Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods in consultation with the Head of Consumer & Business Protection to enter into the protocol agreement on behalf of the London Borough of Brent with Birmingham City Council and, if required, approve minor alterations.