Agenda item

Report of the Port Health & Public Protection Director, Markets & Consumer Protection

The Group received a report of the Director of Port Health and Public Protection which provided an update on recent operational activity. The following points were noted:

The Department of Markets & Consumer Protection contributes to the work of the

Safer City Partnership (SCP) through its Public Protection Service which comprises

Environmental Health, Licensing and Trading Standards. Work relating to the SCP is on-going in relation to the following priorities:

· Acquisitive Crime: Investment Fraud – the Trading Standards continues to collaborate with the City of London Police over Operation Broadway, now extended

across London.

· Anti-Social Behaviour: Illegal street trading – persistent action has virtually eliminated this from the Square Mile.

·       Noise complaints service – a 14/7 service is provided and response times are good.

· Night Time Economy Crime and Nuisance: Late Night Levy – this has generated approximately £445K and is the subject of a separate report.

·       Safety Thirst – a complete review has been undertaken and some

changes will be made to the scheme.

·       Licensing controls and enforcement – Enforcement activities and use of

the Late Night Levy have kept the number of licence reviews and

suspension notices at a low level.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.