Agenda item

Members noted the update paper and made the following points:

·         Institute of Alcohol Studies work on minimum unit  pricing was noted, as was the campaign to reduce the breathalyser limit. It was agreed that officers would look into supporting this.

·         Members noted the links between the future of pathology services and the introduction of medical examiners and the possibility this could reduce the number of post mortems.

·         Members asked for an update on Prevent.

·         Taxi licensing was discussed, and the problems with some authorities having different standards to others.

·         Members asked if Trading Standards could be involved with tackling the problems around faulty tumble dryers.

·         Misuse of public space protection orders and rules around exercising dogs were discussed.

·         The decision of the DVSA to withdraw tests for taxi drivers was discussed.

·         Concerns were raised over instances where taxi drivers had denied access to those with guide dogs to taxis. Members were advised that the LGA was currently working on this issue.

Decision:

1.    Members noted the report.

Actions:

1.    Officers to look into the progress of work from the Institute of Alcohol Studies on reducing the minimum unit of pricing.

2.    Officers to update members on prevent when possible.

3.    Officers to look into involving Trading Standards further with the issue of overheating tumble dryers.