Decision details

(i)       to note that there was an error in the report at section 3.10, and that the percentage of those aged under 18 who were using vapes (single and reusable) was 14%, and not 22% as stated in the report;

(ii)       to note that Communications officers would liaise with Suez to ascertain if the video of the Altens East fire could be edited to be used on social media channels;

(iii)      to note the policy implications of a ban on single-use vapes on the Council;

(iv)      to approve the Communications Plan as described in Appendix 1; and

(v)      to note the high levels of single-use vape litter around schools and instruct the Chief Officer - Education to design a targeted communication plan around the ban on vaping and the impacts of litter on the school estate.