Issue - meetings

The Chief Executive submitted a report updating Members in relation to statistics on processing licences, enforcement activity and implementation of the Service Plan for Quarter 1 of 2016.  The Senior Specialist Licensing Officer provided a summary of the report as detailed.

Councillor G Cutting expressed concern at the number of Temporary Events Notices (TENs) issued between 1 January and 31 March 2016.  He commented that the use of this process circumvented normal licensing conditions which might be imposed.  The Senior Specialist Licensing Officer explained the use of TENs and how the Police and Environmental Health would get involved if there was an issue around a TEN.

In response to a query from Councillor T Page regarding pro-active monitoring of premises, the Head of Housing and Health Services explained that detailed monitoring schedules were in the process of being drawn up and anticipated that information would be reported to Members on a quarterly basis.

Councillor R Cheswright asked that a letter of thanks be sent to Robin Clark, Enforcement Officer who had recently left the Council’s employment.  The Chairman undertook to write to him.  The Head of Housing and Health Services assured Members that he would ensure that he had a team “fit for purpose” and of the highest calibre to address the needs of the section. 

The Committee received the report.

RESOLVED – that the report be received.