Decision details

To report on a recommendation from the Regeneration and Development Overview and Scrutiny Committee that Cabinet investigate, as a matter of urgency, introducing an alcohol control zone in Chatham High Street.

173/2006 The Cabinet agreed that officers initiate formal consultation, including the publishing of all relevant notices and report back, so that consideration of the findings can be made by Cabinet leading to a recommendation to Council as appropriate.

In accordance with the Council's Constitution, once an Overview and Scrutiny Committee has completed its deliberations on any matter, the Committee will forward a copy of its final report to the appropriate place depending on its implications. In this case, the Cabinet should consider the Committee's request.Initial views from Kent Police are that the creation of an alcohol control zone that covers the centre of Chatham would be of benefit. Representatives of businesses from Chatham via the petition have also supported this view.