Issue - meetings

To consider an overview of the current position regarding minimum pricing for alcohol across Cheshire, Warrington and the wider region, and the introduction of a 50p minimum unit price per unit of alcohol.

Consideration was given to a report of the Head of Health and Wellbeing giving an overview of the current position regarding minimum pricing per unit of alcohol across Cheshire East, Warrington and the wider region.  In order to assist in reducing the negative impacts of alcohol harm, including the cost to people’s health, the health system, anti social behaviour and criminal activity, it was recommended that a 50p minimum unit price per unit of alcohol be introduced.

RESOLVED

1.      That the findings outlined in the report be noted and the clinical support for minimum unit pricing be acknowledged.

2.      That the introduction of a minimum price of 50p per unit across Cheshire and Warrington be endorsed.

3.      That the continued pursuit of a byelaw supported by as many local authorities as possible be endorsed, as well as active support and pursuit of the enactment of national legislation to implement a minimum unit price for alcohol, as part of a wider strategy to tackle alcohol harm.