Agenda item

Director of Markets and Consumer Protection to be heard.

The Director of Markets and Consumer Protection was heard in respect of the Safety Thirst Awards Ceremony which had taken place the previous day.  Members noted that 45 awards had been presented, including 2 top awards for ‘Core’ and ‘Revolution’.  Members noted that evaluations were based on audits and feedback from the City’s Licensing Liaison Partnership meetings; the Police; Fire Authority; Environmental Health and other relevant services including Cleansing Officers. Members felt very strongly about visible smoking areas and the resultant litter.  

Members agreed the awards were very successful as they showed Licensee’s willingness to adopt safe, good practices and thereby change perceptions of their premises.