Issue - meetings

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In response to a Member’s question, the Head of Safer Communities explained that the reason for the delays on 3 alerts not being published was due to work pressures on colleagues within the Communications Team meaning targets weren’t met. The process had now been streamlined to improve efficiency.

Members also heard that alerts were issued to those signed up to receive them e.g. members of the public, Councillors, Neighbourhood Watch Co-Ordinators etc. This was usually in response to emerging trends or issues that came to the attention of the Trading Standards Team and included spikes in scams, rogue traders and cold-caller activity.

The Portfolio Holder for Public Protection and Enforcement stated that some of the alerts may also be seasonal as issues arose at certain times of the year, and alerts may also be linked to National trends. The Trading Standards Team aimed to be pro-active rather than re-active.

RESOLVED that the Performance Overview Update be noted.