Issue - meetings

The Director of Neighbourhood Services submitted a report updating Members in relation to statistics on processing licences, enforcement activity and implementation of the Service Plan.  The Licensing Enforcement Manager provided a summary of the report, as now submitted.

Councillor G Cutting expressed concern in relation to the figures about changes in Designated Premises Supervisors (26) and the number of Temporary Event Notices received (125). The Licensing Enforcement Manager explained the circumstances surrounding these figures and assured Members that the figures were average.

The Leader of the Council asked that in relation to Essential Reference Paper ‘A’ of the report submitted, there should be a general acknowledgement of the impact of alcohol in terms of its impact on health and wellbeing. 

The Chairman referred to the positive and helpful work of Street Pastors within the District.  She referred to the fact that some young people were being encouraged to drink more and that the ability to buy from an off licence and then from a supermarket open 24 hours did not help the situation. 

Councillor G Cutting referred to the impact of alcohol abuse on Accident and Emergency Units and suggested that people should be charged for self-inflicted injuries.  He stated that there was disharmony about alcohol abuse and in allowing late licences which, he felt, the administration should address.

The Committee received the report.

RESOLVED – that the report be received.