Agenda item

Ellie Greenwood, LGA Senior Adviser, introduced the item and provided members with an update on the work the LGA commissioned Cornwall Council to undertake in relation to EU based consumer protection regulations. . It was noted that Cornwall’s report bears out many of the principles the Board had already identified, in terms of maintaining existing valuable protections but taking the opportunity to consider ways in which regulations are enforced. The LGA has now asked Cornwall Council to undertake stakeholder sessions to build a business and political perspective into the report and members were told that this was due to happen shortly. .

The following comment was made on this issue:

·         This is a great opportunity to make sure regulations are clear to both consumers and the authorities enforcing them. There is a need for clear and concise regulations and it would be useful for EU consumer bodies to work with governments to ensure regulations are effective.

·         Changes to the way Port Health authorities regulate goods entering the country may present an opportunity to prevent the spread of invasive plant or animal species (eg, Asian hornets).

Decision:

Members noted the report.

Action:

Officers to monitor Cornwall Council’s work on this report and provide feedback to members as and when any further progress is made.