Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendations.

Councillor Bithell introduced the report and explained that the adoption of byelaws in relation to skin piercing was being recommended, in accordance with provisions of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, Part VIII, sections 14 to 17.

The adoption of the byelaws would ensure there was greater regulation with respect to activities such as ear piercing, tattooing, acupuncture, and electrolysis.  The byelaws helped to safeguard the public and improve compliance.

The Community and Business Protection Manager added that a thorough consultation exercise had been 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^th January 2023 and the changes requested had been incorporated.

RESOLVED:

(a)       That the byelaws relating to skin piercing be formally adopted; and

(b)       That 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.