Agenda and minutes

Members are requested to declare the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and/or other interest in any item on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Committee is asked to confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 24 January 2019. 

The minutes were confirmed and signed as a correct record.

To update Committee on aspects of dog fouling in the Borough.

The Committee noted the update on dog fouling in the Borough. It was stated that dog fouling was reducing year on year. It was requested that further community engagement was required to continue reduction of dog fouling.

To advise Members of, and seek approval for, a revised Food Service Plan.

The Committee was updated on the revised Food Service Plan 2019-20. The Food Standards Agency Framework Agreement sets out the Food Standards Agency expectation from local authorities in its delivery of official controls on food law. It includes the requirement to prepare a statutory Food Service Plan and prescribes in detail which areas of the service should be covered by the plan.

It was reported that the Council had achieved 100% of food establishment inspections.

RESOLVED that the Food Service Plan 2019-20 be approved.

To seek approval for a proposed Fly-posting Policy.

The Committee considered the proposed Fly-posting policy. It was reported that fly-posting is prohibited by Nottinghamshire County Council on its street furniture. Charities are exempt from regulations surrounding fly-posting. However, the Council has identified a code of “good practise” for charities to minimise any issue arising from fly-posting.

RESOLVED that the Fly-posting Policy be approved. 

To report progress against outcome targets identified in the Community Safety Business Plan, linked to Corporate Plan priorities and objectives, and to provide an update as to the latest key performance indicators therein.

The Committee noted progress against outcome targets identified in the Community Safety Business Plan.

To consider items for inclusion in the Work Programme for future meetings.

The Committee considered the work programme.   It was requested that a reports on dog fouling, policing update, community trigger policy update and costing for the gate at Nuthall be added to the work programme.

            RESOLVED that the work programme, as amended, be approved.