Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Steve Jones.

There were no declarations of interest.

Any member of the public or Councillor may participate in Public Forum.  The detailed arrangements for so doing are set out in the Public Information Sheet at the back of this agenda.  Public Forum items should be emailed to democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk and please note that the following deadlines will apply in relation to this meeting:-

Questions - Written questions must be received 3 clear working days prior to the meeting.  For this meeting, this means that your question(s) must be received in this office at the latest by5 pm on Wednesday 12^th September 2018.

Petitions and Statements - Petitions and statements must be received on the working day prior to the meeting.  For this meeting this means that your submission must be received in this office at the latest by 12.00 noon on Monday 17^th September.

There was no public forum.

James Roberts and Jon Martin to present the report for Full Committee decision

RESOLVED:-

1) that measures in relation to the responsibilities placed on the Authority under Section 165-167 of the Equality Act 2010 be acknowledged and implemented.

2) that, with effect from 1 October 2018, the Council consult on a draft policy in relation to dealing with exemption requests for carrying wheelchair passengers;

3) that, with effect from 1 October 2018 the Council consult on a draft policy in relation to dealing with exemption requests for carrying assistance dogs;

4) that officers report back to the Public Safety and Protection Committee with the findings of the consultation.