Using local health data to make a representations under the Licensing Act – a case study from Middlesbrough Edward Kunonga Director of Public Health

Alcohol related harm in Middlesbrough Mortality – preventable and premature mortality Morbidity – preventable illness and poor quality of life Social impact – individuals, families and communities Impact on services – NHS, police, fire and rescue, criminal justice system, domestic violence, social care

PUBLIC HEALTH AS A RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY Proactive - new applications - policy Reactive - reviews - variations

The Case study Police Review of the premises licence for a night club Public Health made a representation to support their review on grounds of crime and disorder and public safety. Evidence: –Premises putting public safety at risk –Injuries sustained requiring medical attention –Police obtained permission to access medical records of the injured –Established the costs for providing the treatment. Written Statement produced and submitted as evidence to Licensing Committee by the Director of Public Health:

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The Hearing and Outcome Three day hearing DPH presented evidence in the format of a written statement and presented to Licensing Committee Outcome – premises licence retained with amended conditions: – reduction in closing time (4am), –stricter conditions in relation to admissions, –membership policy for customers, –Improved CCTV coverage required Premises appealed the decision to the Magistrates Court. (amended conditions through negotiation) Premises closed shortly after the action.

Middlesbrough’s Local Alcohol Action Area (LAAA) – progress so far

LAAA has three key aims: To reduce alcohol related crime and disorder To reduce alcohol related harms Underpinning both these aims - Working to promote growth by establishing diverse and vibrant night time economies.

Middlesbrough LAAA Safety Map

The Safety Map: To identify the data sources which are linked to alcohol issues. To map the data is such a way to identify, reduce or control the factors that have an adverse impact on the sale and consumption of alcohol. Health Crime Licensing Safeguarding

WHERE TO NOW? 3 months left for LAAA support. Planning for the future: Alcohol Strategy Refresh Licensing Policy Review by January 2016, Partnership Structure for future working Making an Impact, reducing the cost of alcohol misuse.

Judith Hedgley LAAA Lead Officer Michael Souter Information and Performance Analyst Gary Besterfield HILT Leader Dave Mead LAAA Coordinator Fiona Helyer Public Health (Licensing & Alcohol)