Agenda item

Safety Thirst Scheme Update

The Licensing Manager to be heard.

Minutes:

The Committee heard from the Licensing Manager who provided a verbal update on the Safety Thirst Scheme Update.

 

Members were informed that 55 applications had been received for the scheme to date. It is anticipated, that the target of 60 applications would be reached or exceeded. To date, 34 inspections have been carried out. Of those 34 applications, 33 were approved and passed. It was anticipated that last year’s total of 47 awards would be exceeded this year.

 

The Safety Thirst Awards will be taking place on 24 October 2017, 15:00, Livery Hall. All Members are welcome.

 

In response to a question as to what work had been done to streamline the application process for smaller businesses who had previously stated that they felt that the application process/forms required were too onerous for them, Members were informed that work had gone into improving the application form and streamlining the process. As a result, the time spent on audits had reduced.

 

In response to a question as to whether Club Soda would be invited to have a stand at the Safety Thirst event, Members were informed that the idea was welcomed and discussions had taken place. In addition, Members suggested Club Soda having an award which could be presented to the ‘Top City Venue’.

 

In response to a question as to whether the agenda of the Safety Thirst Awards had been revised, Members were informed that the programme of the day had been revised. Food and drink will be served on arrival followed by the award ceremony.