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Declarations of Interest To receive declarations of interest from Members on items included in this agenda. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest stated. |
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Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 60 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting(s). Minutes: Resolved: That the minutes of the previous meeting be agreed as a correct record. |
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Disclosure of Exempt Information To resolve that the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the attached report, because it is likely that there will be disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 1, 2 and 7 in Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. Minutes: Resolved: That the public be excluded from the meeting. |
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Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 - Fixed Penalty Notices Minutes: Resolved: That the report be received. |
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Review of Licensing Standards for Catteries PDF 90 KB Minutes: A report was submitted seeking the Committees support to adopt updated licensing standards for catteries.
Resolved:
That the Council adopt the CIEH 2013 Standard in full for all new businesses, require existing business to comply with practice and procedural elements, but accept compliance with the 1999 standard for existing structures where refurbishment is not viable. Refurbishment of accommodation in line with the CIEH 2013 standard would be required if the ownership of the business changes. |
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Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 - Fixed Penalty Notices PDF 91 KB Minutes: A report was submitted to advise the Committee of the action taken in respect of Littering offences within the borough.
Resolved: That the report be received |
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Training for Safeguarding for Children PDF 100 KB Report to follow. Minutes: A report was submitted requesting permission to consult with all licenced hackney carriage and private hire drivers regarding the introduction of compulsory awareness training in relation to Safeguarding and Child Sexual Exploitation.
Resolved:
a) That a consultation letter be sent to all drivers regarding the introduction of compulsory awareness training for safeguarding and CSE.
b) That there be a 4 week consultation period ending
c) That a report be brought back to this Committee on 3rd November regarding the outcome of the consultation. |
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Urgent Business To consider any business which is urgent within the meaning of Section 100(B)4 of the Local Government Act. Minutes: There was no Urgent Business. |