MOTION

That:

A. Council commence the process under Section 632A of the Local Government Act 1993 to have East Esplanade Manly returned to a 24-hour Alcohol Prohibited Area.

B. The membership of the Northern Beaches Council Community Safety Committee be expanded to include a representative of the four local state members of Parliament (similar to Councils traffic committee) and that council write to these MPs inviting their participation.

C. Council use its normal operational communications resources to disseminate information to the community regarding a summer holiday warning regarding the dangers of binge drinking and drug use particularly amongst young people.

D. To highlight the absolute importance and urgency of this task, the Safety Committee have a special ongoing focus on Alcohol and Drug related abuse issues on the Northern Beaches.

E. Council provide information to, and work with Accommodation providers in Manly to enhance understanding of Alcohol consumption regulations in the local area, including but not limited to Alcohol Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas.