Issue - meetings

Any other items which the Chairman has decided to take as urgent.

Meeting: 05/11/2008 - Scrutiny Commission (Item 160)

Urgent Item - Possible Review Panel on Alcohol Abuse.

Minutes:

The Commission considered this matter, the Chairman having decided it was of an urgent nature, in view of concerns expressed about the impact of alcohol abuse on individuals and communities. He advised the Commission that his view was there would be merit in establishing a Panel to look at the responses of the County Council and other partners to this issue.

 

Some members of the Commission whilst noting the concerns raised were of the view that it would be necessary for the Commission to receive a briefing paper on the work currently being undertaken, including the work by District Council’s as part of their licensing role, prior to considering the merits or otherwise of establishing a Panel.

 

RESOLVED

 

That officers be asked to submit a report to the next meeting of the Commission outlining the role of and work undertaken by the various partners on this issue.