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This report summarises the operational activities of the Council in relation to its statutory Environmental Health functions undertaken by the Environmental Protection Team and Food and Safety Team for 2018/19.

(Report of Director of Planning, Housing and Environment Health)

The report summarised the operational activities of the Borough Council in relation to its statutory Environmental Health functions undertaken by the Environmental Protection and the Food and Safety Teams for 2018/19.

Following consideration by the Street Scene and Environment Services Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Street Scene and Environment Services resolved that:

The performance information related to the food and safety and environmental protection functions in 2018/19, as set out in the report, be noted and endorsed.

Decision Notice D190045MEM

The report summarised the operational activities of the Borough Council in relation to its statutory Environmental Health functions undertaken by the Environmental Protection and the Food and Safety Teams for 2018/19.

Members asked detailed questions related to the food safety function, such as registration of premises, safety ratings and charging for second visits, air quality monitoring and Section 61 Notices which were addressed by Officers. 

Particular reference was made to the ongoing odour issues from Drytec in Tonbridge.  It was explained that it was difficult to provide evidence that a statutory nuisance existed as the frequency of the nuisance was sporadic and irregular.  However, residents should continue to report occurrences as the Borough Council continued to investigate.

RECOMMENDED:  That the performance information related to the food and safety and environmental protection functions in 2018/19, as set out in the report, be noted and endorsed.