Decision - Response to the report of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee Scrutiny Panel on 'Street Access Issues'

Executive response to Scrutiny report and recommendations on Street Access Issues

(1)         That the Cabinet Member notes the evidence, findings and recommendations of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and its scrutiny panel in relation to Street Access Issues.

(2)         That the Cabinet Member agrees the actions detailed in the officer response to Scrutiny Recommendations 1,7,8,9,10,11,12,14 and 15 (Appendix 1) with particular regard to the timescales and constraints identified.

(3)         That the Cabinet Member notes that the responses to Scrutiny’s recommendations 1, 2, 3,4,5,6 and 13 (Appendix 1) will be considered by Licensing Committee as they relate to non executive licensing functions.

The recommendations for which consideration and approval are sought are as a result of scrutiny.  Considerable supporting evidence was provided to inform the process from the start.

The full submission of analysis reports and evidence by the scrutiny panel facilitated consideration of options in how to address the issues raised.  The recommendations proposed by the panel are the final outcome of the options considered.

Officers have considered all the recommendations and subject to issues raised in the accompanying response feel the options provide a useful way forward with street access issues.  The alternative is to not introduce any changes or improvements.