Minutes:
The Overview and Scrutiny Officer referred members to the recent prominent articles and news stories relating to the remit of the Safer and Stronger Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
The articles included: “Student film highlights consequences of cybercrime” relating to the launch of a short film by students at New College Durham following a recommendation from the Committee’s Scrutiny Review on the potential consequences of hacking and dangers of cybercrime to young people. Once the film had finished production it would be shown at a future meeting.
Another article was: “Consultation launched on licensing in Durham City” relating to the consultation being undertaken of a cumulative licensing policy in Durham City that links to item 7 on the agenda - Alcohol and Drug Harm Reduction Strategy Group update presented by the Public Health Strategic Manager.
Resolved
That the presentation be noted.