Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

Decision Maker:

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

19 October 2009

Decision Title:

Food Service and Agriculture Plan

Decision Reference:

761

Report From:

Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

Contact name:

Phil Thomas, Assistant Head of Regulatory Services

Tel:

07718 146298

Email:

[email protected]

1.1. The decision:

That the updated Food Service and Agriculture Plan 2009/10 as set out in appendix of the supporting report be approved.

1. Reason(s) for the decision:

2.1 To satisfy a statutory requirement of the Food Standards Agency all Food Authorities are required to produce a Food Service and Agriculture Plan specifying its food law enforcement activities. These plans should have Member approval to ensure local transparency and accountability. Powers to enable the Agency to audit local authorities are contained in the Food Standards Act 1999.

2.2 The implementation of the Food Service and Agriculture Plan maximises the well being of the community in Hampshire by ensuring that the food safety laws are enforced and promoted and encourages healthy eating.

2. Conflicts of interest:

2.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker: none

2.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted: none

3. Other options considered and rejected: None

4. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: None

5. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: Not applicable

6. Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

19 October 2009

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Councillor T K Thornber, CBE