Debate centres on failure of authorities to get to grips with the issues
More reports of noise, damage, anti-social behaviour, sex in public areas, drugs and drunkenness in Whalley have been raised at Ribble Valley Council.
Noise and disturbance was a key issue, he said. But there was also intimidating and 'unsavoury' activity, including vomit and urine on the streets, lewd behaviour and used condoms being found. He added: "When reading the report, my girlfriend said 'ugh, used condoms. Yuk. Well, Ged, small mercies, at least horny couples are actually using protection and reducing sexually transmitted diseases.
"I also know councillors and the committee chairman have done their best to ask officers to come-up with a cohesive plan to tackle this. I don't know what residents must think of this authority? Having read the details, this is is a roll-call of shameful behaviour that we have allowed, as councillors, on our watch.
Council roles Mair Hill, a top council legal officer, outlined roles of the licensing committee, its sub-committee and full council. She said the licensing sub-committee has a quasi-judicial body and there are powers to bring licence reviews. Stephen Barker, the borough's solicitor, added: "It's not expected that this committee should apply for a review on behalf of others."
Ms Hill said: "Its jot our job to encourage reviews but we would certainly give advice And there is information on the council website."
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