Issue - meetings

This report informs the Cabinet Member of the work undertaken by City of York Council Trading Standards Service to prevent the illegal sales of age-restricted products.

Resolved: That the report be noted and that Option 1, to continue with the programme of education and enforcement action as set out for the next 12 months, be adopted.

Reason:   To minimise the level of illegal underage sales in the city.

The Cabinet Member considered a report which informed her of the work undertaken by City of York (CYC) Trading Standards Service to prevent the illegal sales of age-restricted products. It sought approval for the programme of action for the next 12 months regarding the enforcement of:

(i)           The Children and Young Persons (Protection from Tobacco) Act 1991 in relation to cigarettes and tobacco.

(ii)          The Anti Social Behaviour Act 2003 in relation to aerosol paint.

The following Options were considered:

Option 1- The Council continue with the programme of education and enforcement action as set out in paragraph 5 of the report, for the next 12 months.

Option 2- The Council may adopt a different programme of education and enforcement.

The Cabinet Member felt that the Council should continue with the existing programme of education and enforcement action as it was producing good results and low levels of sales.

Resolved: That the report be noted and Option 1 (the programme of education and enforcement action for the next 12 months as set out at paragraph 5 of the Officer’s report) be approved.

Reason:   To minimise the level of illegal underage sales in the city.