This report sought approval by Members on Service Plans with respect to its statutory obligations, to enforce all relevant provisions of food safety and health and safety legislation within its area.

These service plans identified  how the service intended carrying out the proactive and reactive elements of inspections and investigations to ensure, the continuing safety of both business employees and the continuing safety of both business employees and the public.  It also included measures taken to aid business in compliance such as the provision of training and the food hygiene rating scheme.

A motion was MOVED by Councillor Parker and SECONDED by Councillor Faragher.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was AGREED:

1.     That the Food Safety (Appendix A) and Health and Safety Enforcement Service Plans 2016/17 (Appendix B) be approve.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

Members were required to approve the plans as they directly affect the welfare of businesses, the right and visitors to the Borough.  The Food Safety Plan ensured that high standards are maintained in commercial food production, and the Health and Safety Plan ensures the safety of local employees, the public and visitors to businesses.