Agenda item

To agree the public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 22 November 2016.

RESOLVED – That the public minutes and non-public summary of the meeting held on 22 November 2016 be approved.

Matters Arising

Street Trading

In response to a Member’s question, the Port Health and Public Protection Director explained that illegal street trading had reduced considerably since action had been taken against the ice cream vans and the nut traders on London Bridge.

The Port Health and Public Protection Director explained that there were still issues with the nut sellers on the Millennium Bridge in Southwark and in order to address this, the City Corporation was working with the London Borough of Southwark to look at stronger enforcement. The Committee offered its support to assist with this issue and suggested that a letter could be sent to the leader of Southwark Council from the Chairman at a later date.

In response to a Member’s question on illegal street trading in other areas, the Port Health and Public Protection Director confirmed that regular monitoring visits had been made to Middlesex Street Market and non-compliant traders could be prosecuted. The Port and Health Public Protection Director agreed to provide the Committee with information in relation to legal enforcement and compliance at the market.

The Port Health and Public Protection Director added that the City Corporation had been in touch with the London Borough Council of Tower Hamlets to monitor illegal trading and regular visits to the area had been carried out.

Waste Collection

In response to a Member’s comments on the lack of action taken in relation to the refuse bins in Middlesex Street, the Assistant Director of Cleansing advised that he had spoken with the refuse collectors and reiterated the instructions to close and lock the bins. Officers would also be instructed to continue to monitor the area. The Assistant Director of Cleansing further advised that as the City does not have a local tip, City residents can use the Tower Hamlets tip. Furthermore, bulky waste collection points have been provided on the residential estates. The Assistant Director of Cleansing acknowledged that there had been issues with external people using the refuse bins in the Middlesex Street area and this would be bought to the attention of the Middlesex Street estate managers so they can take action to ensure the area is secure and not open to the general public.