Decision details

The report of the Head of Environmental Health Services was submitted seeking approval to the Health and Safety Service Plan and a change in emphasis in the Council’s approach to health and safety regulation.  The report also sought approval of the policy to enforce the provisions of the Health Act 2006 in relation to smoke-free areas and to make appropriate delegations to officers.

Scrutiny Committee – Community considered the report at their meeting on 5 June 2007 and the support and comments of members were noted.

RECOMMENDED that:-  

(1)        the Health and Safety Service Plan 2007/08 be adopted;

(2)        the draft Smoke-free Enforcement Policy be adopted, subject to any necessary minor amendments;

(3)        the Scheme of Delegation be amended to delegate authority to the Head of Environmental Health Services to authorise appropriate officers under the provisions of Chapter 1 of the Health Act 2006 and the Smoke-free Enforcement Policy; and

(4)        the Head of Environmental Health Services be authorised to approve any subsequent revisions or amendments to the Smoke-free Enforcement Policy in light of Government guidance and operational needs.

(Report circulated)