Consultation on the draft OEP strategy and enforcement policy
Consultation summary
The consultation on our draft strategy and enforcement policy closed on 22 March 2022.
Our final strategy and enforcement policy, and our first corporate plan was published in June 2022.
Consultation description
We sought views on 2 documents:
- Our draft strategy, which explains how we will work in our first period of operation to make the most difference we can. The final documents were published in June 2022 and we expect to review it in around 18 months’ time.
- Our draft enforcement policy, which explains more specifically how we will approach our enforcement role.
Why your views matter
Listening to the views of those we work with and those affected by our work will be fundamental to making sure we get it right. Our draft strategy and enforcement policy have been shaped by the views of a broad range of stakeholders with whom we engaged in the months leading up to this consultation. These stakeholders have included environmental organisations, government departments, arm’s-length bodies and other public authorities, and business and industry groups.
We launched our consultation on the OEP draft strategy and enforcement policy on 25 January 2022.
Below is a recording of the event divided into sections that introduces the OEP, gives an overview of our work and explains the draft strategy and enforcement policy.
Welcome and introductions with OEP Chair, Dame Glenys Stacey
Mike Fox, Head of Communications and Strategic Relations opens the event and introduces our chair Dame Glenys Stacey.
2.55min
Launching the Strategy and overview of the OEP
Natalie Prosser, our Interim CEO, gives an overview of the OEP and our draft strategy and enforcement policy.
5.18min
Our Strategic Objectives
Andy Lester, Head of Business, Planning and Strategy outlines the strategic objectives of the OEP and our approach to prioritisation.
7.40min
Working with Others
Tim Graham, Head of Natural Science and Analysis outlines how we will work with others.
3.01min
Complaints
Grant Daley, Principal Complaints Manager outlines our complaints process and function.
7.42min
Scrutiny and Advice
Emma Hawthorne, Principal Monitoring Environmental Law and Advice Manager, outlines our approach to scrutinising Environment Improvement Plans and targets, scrutinising environmental law, advice and our strategic objectives.
6.58min
Enforcement
Hatti Owens, Principal Lawyer, outlines our draft enforcement policy which sets out how we intend to approach our enforcement activities.
8.44min
Q & A Panel
The OEP panel answer questions from the audience.
26.23min
Full launch video
The entire video of the launch.
1.11.30min
On 22 February 2022, the Northern Ireland Assembly gave their approval for our functions to commence in Northern Ireland on 28 February 2022.
We held a draft strategy and enforcement consultation event with Northern Ireland stakeholders on 24 February 2022.
Here is a recording of the event; introducing the OEP, our work and explaining the draft strategy and enforcement policy.
The event starts 2 minutes into the recording.
1.25 min