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Adoption of Skin Piercing Byelaws

To recommend the adoption of byelaws in relation to skin piercing. These are in accordance with provisions of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, Part VIII, sections 14 and 17.

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Decision:

(a) That the formal adoption of byelaws relating to skin piercing be approved; and

(b) That the the formal adoption of the Local Government (Miscellaneous

Provisions) Act 1982, Part VIII, sections 14 to 17, which will apply to the

county of Flintshire as a whole with respect to skin piercing byelaws be approved

Minutes:

The Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) introduced the report to recommend the adoption of byelaws in relation to skin piercing, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, Part VIII, sections 14 to 17. He explained that the adoption of the byelaws would ensure greater regulation with respect to activities such as ear piercing, tattooing, acupuncture and electrolysis. The byelaws safeguarded the public and improved compliance.

The Chief Officer provided background information and advised that a consultation exercise was undertaken with stakeholders regarding the requirements of the byelaws and no adverse responses were received. In addition, the content of the proposed byelaws had been reviewed by the Constitution and Democratic Services Committee on 12 January 2023, and the changes requested were incorporated. The new bye-laws were endorsed by the Cabinet on 23 May 2023 and subject to approval by Council will come into force on 1 August 2023.

Councillor Chris Bithell moved the recommendations in the report. Councillor Rob Davies seconded the proposal and when put to the vote the recommendations were carried.

RESOLVED: