Issue - meetings

The purpose of the report for information by the Director of Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services is to understand the impact of the provision of additional community wardens and to update the Cabinet Member on the funding situation.

Colette Hill, Assistant Director of Neighbourhoods introduced the report and in response to questions added that a report will come to the October meeting.

Councillor Corkery noted that feedback he had received showed that residents valued seeing wardens at community events and meetings.  However, the yearly fixed term contracts do not give staff the security they deserve.  Hopefully can build on that long term permanent positions can be introduced.

Councillor Hunt stated that he had brought this matter to Full Council to ensure that they understand the need to fund this service.  The Cabinet had given every indication that funding would continue.   An additional £500,000 had been invested in support work and community action network work with the wardens.

In response to a question from Councillor Corkery, he explained that the extended youth provision was in place and attending events.  He did not know whether the contracts had been signed as it was not in his remit.  He would pass on any questions to the relevant Cabinet Member.

Councillor Gemma New stated that she agreed with the points made and felt that the service should be supported.

The Cabinet Member for Community Safety noted the report.

The purpose of the report by the Director of Culture, Leisure & Regulatory Services is to provide clarity in respect to Portsmouth City Council's (the Council) Food Safety Operating Plan (the Plan) for 2019 / 2020 by providing:

·         a profile of food businesses in Portsmouth

·         the scope of the Food Safety Service and demands made on it

·         the delivery of the service in terms of food premises inspections

·         operational procedures to ensure compliance with legislative requirements and consistency of approach

·         a review of performance in 2018 / 2019 and a summary of key activities identified for 2019 / 2020.

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member approves the 2019-2020 Food Safety Operating Plan.

Richard Lee, Regulatory Services Manager introduced the report.

Councillor Hunt noted that this report shows that the council takes food safety seriously and the public can feel safe when they eat out.

DECISION
The Cabinet Member for Community Safety approved the 2019-20 Food Safety Operating Plan.