Minute No. 321 (Report circulated separately)

Referred direct by Cabinet

The Committee considered Minute 321 of Cabinet held on 29^th September 2022, which had been referred direct by Cabinet for scrutiny, together with the report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) presenting the outcomes of the recent consultation for a PSPO to be introduced for personal watercraft (PWC) such as jet skis, barbecues and bonfires on beaches.

Resolved:-

That the following decision of Cabinet be noted:

“1. That the introduction of a ban on barbecues under PSPO legislation on designated beaches, be approved.

2. That a PWC code of conduct under PSPO legislation, be adopted.”

Note: This is an Executive function

Cabinet Member: Councillor Mulroney

The Cabinet considered a report of the Executive Director (Adults and Communities) presenting the outcomes of the recent consultation for a PSPO to be introduced for Personal Water Craft (PWC), such as jet skis and barbecues and bonfires on beaches.

Resolved:

1. That the introduction of a ban on barbecues under PSPO legislation on designated beaches, be approved.

2. That a PWC code of conduct under PSPO legislation, be adopted.

Reasons for decision:

To introduce a ban on barbecues as 74% of respondents to the consultation supported the proposal and introduce a PWC code of conduct as 85% of respondents to the consultation supported the proposal under the PSPO legislation.

Other options:

None

Note: This is an Executive Function

Referred direct to: Place Scrutiny Committee

Cabinet Member: Cllr Mulroney

Report of Director of Culture and Tourism