Agenda and minutes

          The minutes of the meeting held on 14^th June, 14^th July and 17^th August 2010 were taken as read and signed as a correct record.

The Committee considered a report from the responsible authorities on issues arising from carrying out the Creamfields Event 2010.

Members were advised that the purpose of the report was to present the facts from the viewpoint of the responsible authorities who had now dealt with the five events.

It was noted that reports on the event had been received from Cheshire Police, Halton Borough Council Environmental Health – Noise Control and Halton Borough Council Environmental Health – Health and Safety Department. Also in attendance was Mr Ramsden who presented an oral report on behalf of Warrington Borough Council Environmental Health Department.

Superintendent Pender and Nicola Linder of Cheshire Police attended the meeting and summarised the views of Cheshire Constabulary in providing the planning and operation of the Creamfields 2010 Music Festival.

Ms Yeemay Sung of Halton Borough Council’s Environmental Health Department gave an update on the Environmental Health aspects of the festival including noise, health and safety, food safety and standards. On behalf of Halton Borough Council’s Highways Department Stephen Rimmer provided an update on Highways matters.

RESOLVED: That the reports from the responsible authorities be noted.

          The Committee considered a report on the relevant provisions contained in the Equality Act 2010.  The Equality Act consolidates and amends most of the existing legislation relating to disability and included a part which related to taxis and private hire vehicles. Some of these provisions came into effect in October 2010 but would have no impact until regulations have been made to provide detailed rules to augment the principles which were set out in the Act.

          RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

CASE NO. 681

          That the driver receive a written reprimand and be advised that if he were to be brought back before the Regulatory Committee in respect of any disciplinary matter the events considered by the Committee on this occasion would be taken into consideration.

CASE NO. 682

          That the driver receive a written reprimand and be advised that if he were to be brought back before the Regulatory Committee in respect of any disciplinary matter the events considered by the Committee on this occasion would be taken into consideration.