Agenda item

Report of the Executive Director, Environment.

The Board received a report of the Executive Director, Environment in respect of the Commercial Environmental Health and the Port Health Service Plans for 2023/24. Members noted that the report had been approved by the Port Health and Environmental Services Committee, in accordance with their Terms of Reference. Members noted the enhanced control on Brazilian Chickens, in line with EU Commission recommendation, with 50-100% of consignments being inspected and 100% documentary checks. The officer advised that the Port of London Authority is only one of a few in the UK to do this, as it was advisory. The officer further advised that all animal origins into the UK must be declared and high risk countries are subject to surveillance checks.

Members noted that the hygiene inspections backlog was clearing, with the City Corporation performing better than other boroughs, and the FSA confirmed that the required milestones had been met. The officer advised that if the public have any concerns about a particular restaurant in the City, they should contact the Public Protection Team. RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.

RESOLVED, that – the report be note