Issue - meetings

To receive an update on the enforcement activities carried out by Licensing Officers during the period of 30 September 2020 and 28 January 2021.

The Senior Licensing and Compliance Officer presented an update to inform the Committee of the enforcement activities carried out by Licensing Officers during the period of 30 September 2020 and 28 January 2021.

The report was noted by the committee.

Following the Enforcement Update, a short update was given from the Environmental Health Manager (Protection) about the activities of the Environmental Health Team during Covid-19. 

Members raised questions regarding the impact of Brexit and Covid-19 on the service. The Environmental Health Manager (Commercial) reported that Brexit regulations had to date offered  minimal disruption  to the Stansted Airport imported food service , and that Covid-19 was having a bigger impact due to staff sickness. The impact of EU Exit would however be kept under constant review as we move towards and through the next implementation phases currently scheduled for 1 April and 1 July .

Members expressed thanks to officers for work undertaken over a difficult year and providing a good service to the trade.

Councillor Lees left the meeting at 20:03

Meeting Closed at: 20:13