Agenda item

A question was asked with regards to the ongoing work taking place in preparation for the Olympics, with regards to having more outside events and ensuring businesses were not impacted. The Member also extended their thanks for their work during the London Marathon, which ensure accessible viewing and provided a friendly family atmosphere for residents, which showed that the public service protection space order was working, and that the no drinking order meant residents could enjoy the event.

The Committee noted engagement had commenced with places who were looking to have outdoor screens. The EC bid was looking at outdoor activity, with emerging planning and future planning teams assisting, however this was not affecting licensing now. With regards to the Public Service Protection orders, it was suggested that the Committee may want to look at this in the future as potential mitigation if drinking outside become more prominent.