Minute 44 (Cabinet Book 1, item 4 refers)

The Committee considered Minute 44 of Cabinet held on 28^th June 2016, which had been referred direct by Cabinet, concerning the petition comprising 775 signatures requesting the Council to introduce an Alcohol Free Zone around Westcliff Library on London Road, Westcliff on Sea.

Resolved:-

1.  That the following decision of Cabinet be noted:

“That the matter be reviewed in 6 months to identify if there is sufficient evidence to prove the activities highlighted in the petition are of a persistent and continuing nature to warrant the making of a Designated Public Place Order.”

2.  That in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 39, the matter be referred to full Council for consideration.

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Executive Councillor:- Flewitt

At the meeting of Council held on the 21st April 2016, Councillor Willis presented a petition comprising 775 signatures requesting the Council to introduce an Alcohol Free Zone around Westcliff Library on London Road, Westcliff on Sea.

(The petition had been referred to Cabinet in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 15.6) 

Resolved:-

That the matter be reviewed in 6 months to identify if there is sufficient evidence to prove the activities highlighted in the petition are of a persistent and continuing nature to warrant the making of a Designated Public Place Order.

Reason for Decision

To respond to the petition.

Other Options

None.

Note:- This is an Executive Function.

Referred directly to Place Scrutiny Committee.

Executive Councillor:- Flewitt