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PUBLIC PROTECTION AND PUBLIC PROTECTION SUB COMMITTEE ARRANGEMENTS

Meeting: 11/12/2018 - Licensing & Public Protection Committee (Item 9)

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Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report seeking Members’ approval for changes to the arrangements for the Public Protection Sub-Committee meetings.

 

The changes had been made to accommodate Members’ availability for the meetings.

 

Councillor John Williams raised concerns that, as these matters were now dealt with by a sub-committee, responsibility fell on three Members whereas the whole committee of fifteen members dealt with them previously.  Councillor Williams stated that the meetings needed to be monitored and any concerns addressed.  In addition, Councillor Williams requested that training be given to Members.

 

Mrs Barker stated that training was given on an annual basis with a half ay course but further training could also be given either as a group or on a one-to-one basis.

 

Councillor Kearon agreed with Councillor Williams’ concerns and added that the larger committee had a ‘collective memory’ of how matters had been dealt with in the past. The council’s Solicitor, Ms Anne-Marie Pollard state that each was dealt with on its own merit and that it was her role to advise on consistency.  In addition, the officers’ report also gave guidance on how to proceed.

 

Members pointed out that some of the proposed dates clashed with Full Council meetings.  Mrs Barker would revisit those dates and suggest alternatives.

 

Resolved:      (i)         That the report be received and Members note the  date

and time of their proposed attendances at sub-committees as necessary.

(ii)       That, should Members be unable to attend a sub-committee meeting, they notify Democratic Services of an available substitute.