Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Lanie Shears.

The Committee noted that Michael Pitt, Assistant Director – Environment, would be retiring shortly. The Committee expressed its extreme gratitude to Michael for his many years of advice and support on various licensing matters. The Committee agreed that Michael was a fantastic and highly regarded officer and noted that his retirement would be a great loss to the Council.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda.

None.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting on 6 September 2022 be agreed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Councillor Stacy Seales noted that at the last meeting members had requested information on referrals made to charities and/or any advice or support given to those people affected by substance abuse as part of the work to tackle street drinking. Councillor Joel Charles noted that the issue was dealt with as part of the recently published Community Safety Strategy, and as a result, the data would be available and could be reported to a future meeting of the Committee.

None.

RESOLVED that the work plan was noted.

The Committee received a report on the Food Safety Enforcement Action Plan for 2022/23.

RESOLVED that:

A     The Committee approved the Food Safety Act Service Plan 2022/2023 attached as Appendix A to the report.

The Committee received an update report on the street drinking reduction scheme.

RESOLVED that:

A     The Licensing Committee noted the content of the report regarding Operation Shopper.

B     The Licensing Committee noted that there would be a further report to the Committee to provide data concerning the sale of high strength alcoholic lager and cider from single cans.

Any references arising from meetings held after the publication of this agenda will be circulated separately.

None.

Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

None.