Decision details

(Minute 54)

The report of the Assistant Director Environment was submitted, seeking approval for the adoption of the Statutory Service Plan (Business Compliance) 2012/13. The plan sets out the Council’s regulatory function in respect of food safety, health and safety and other statutory functions over the forthcoming year.

Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at their meeting on 29 May 2012 and the support of members was noted.

Councillor Mrs Henson asked whether the use of pork substitute was routinely included in the restaurant inspection checklist and the Strategic Director (MP) undertook to investigate and confirm the position to her.

Executive recommended to Council that:-

(1)        the Statutory Service Plan (Business Compliance) 2012/13 be approved; and

(2)        the Assistant Director Environment be authorised to change the Statutory Service Plan in the light of centrally issued guidance and/or to meet operational needs.