Issue - meetings

Members considered the 2024-25 Annual Report from the Chair of the Board, which outlined the contributions made to the ongoing work of the Board.  The Board had met four times during the year and the report set out the work carried out during the Municipal Year April 2024 to March 2025.

          The Chair and Deputy Chair thanked Councillor Norman Plumpton-Walsh, the outgoing Chair, for all his work and dedication to the Board.

          Following discussions, some additional information was noted:

·       Concerns were raised about the number of registered dangerous dogs in the Borough, many which have been seen off lead and without muzzles.  The Chair confirmed that he was due to meet with the Police Crime Commissioner and would raise these concerns and feedback to the Board in due course.  It was suggested that Royal Mail workers were able to help and identify addresses where the dogs live; further information about this would be provided to the Chair.  Members were also advised that Neighbourhood Patrol Officers would also be able to provide some support;

·       Another concern was the rising numbers of ketamine use.  It was noted that this issue was discussed at length at the Children & Young People Policy and Performance Board and an event had been arranged to discuss.  Members were also reassured that drugs and alcohol was a key priority for Public Health and information was being sent to schools and parents.  In addition, the Safer Halton Partnership had funded a series of events to raise the awareness and dangers for schools.  It was agreed that a briefing note about this would be sent to all Members.

RESOLVED:  That the report be noted.