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Present:

Councillor Initials only Mitchell (in the Chair)

Councillors

In Attendance:

Mrs S Davies, M Marshall and Mr D Pendleton Business Services Directorate. Mr G Phoenix, Tourism and Regeneration Directorate.

Also Present:

Chief Inspector N Chessell and Inspector K Ogle, Lancashire Constabulary.

1. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

There were no declarations of interest on this occasion.

Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 11th January 2008, be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Resolved:

(1) To agree the constitution of a politically balanced Sub Committee with a membership of 7 (4 Conservative, 2 Labour and 1 Liberal Democrat);

(2) To note the membership of the Committee as Councillors Mitchell, Brown, Mrs Delves, Haskett, Hardy, Mrs Smith and Mrs Holt;

(3) That the functions assigned to the Public Protection Sub Committee continue as set out in Part 3 of the Council's Constitution; and

(4) That Councillor Mitchell be appointed Chairman and Councillor Haskett Vice Chairman of the Public Protection Sub Committee for the ensuing year.

Mr Phoenix reported on the conduct of test purchase campaigns aimed at reducing the sale of alcohol to persons under the age of 18 years.  The Committee was recommended to approve that the young people who volunteer to undertake test purchases at licensed premises should not be required to reveal their true age in order to reflect what is likely to happen in a real-life situation.  The officers considered that, in this matter,  there was sufficient justification for not following national guidance issued by LACORS. 

Resolved: That the report be noted and the proposal that volunteers be permitted not to reveal their true age, if questioned, be approved.

(Note:Councillor Mitchell left the meeting during the consideration of this item. Vice Chairman, Councillor Haskett in the Chair).

Inspector Ogle provided the Committee with an update on enforcement activities relating to licensed premises.

Resolved: To note the update on enforcement activities.

(Note: The meeting adjourned at 11.10 am and reconvened at 11.17am).

Mr Marshall provided the Committee with an update on enforcement issues.

Resolved: To note the update on enforcement issues.

(Note: Councillor Brown and Councillor Mrs Delves each declared a personal interest in respect of matters in the above report in that it related to premises in their Ward).

Resolved: To note the update on licences considered, dealt with and appealed.

The meeting ended at 11.46 a.m.

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