Agenda item

Update on Street Trading Enforcement for the City's Bridges.

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

Minutes:

The Committee received a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection updating Members on progress with enforcement in relation to illegal street trading on the City’s bridges.

 

Officers were pleased to report that the enforcement work had been a great success to date with the bridges remaining largely clear in terms of illegal street traders. It was highlighted that the traders tended to be very opportunistic and that enforcement would respond flexibly to this, particularly as the Summer months approached.

 

A Member praised the hard work and persistence of Officers in this area and underlined that continual enforcement would be key here. He questioned whether the Police had been forthcoming in terms of assistance and co-operation. Officers reported that the Police had been incredibly helpful to date and had recently re-prioritised this work for which they were very grateful.

 

Another Member questioned reference within the report to the 79 illegal gambling operations that had been disrupted in the past six months and praised the efforts of  Officers in relation to this. It was noted that the Police would now also be pursuing this matter.

 

A Member echoed the thanks given to Officers for their efforts in this area and also highlighted the assistance of CCTV evidence in supporting some prosecutions to date.

 

RESOLVED – That, Members note the contents of the report and that Officers will be undertaking a full review prior to the end of the two-year trial period.

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