To consider recommendations from Scrutiny & Performance Committee to Management Committee, following a review regarding support to people vulnerable through substance abuse.

(a)       That the Council provides funding for sharps disposal boxes in all relevant public toilets and that all disposal boxes are clearly labelled in regards to who to contact for cleansing, maintenance and emptying.

(b)       That the Council ask Public Health Dorset to report on the effectiveness of the needle exchange scheme in the Borough and how it could be made more effective in reducing discarded needles.

(c)       That this Council supports the creation of a community safety hub for relevant agencies to work together in the town centre.

(d)       That officers work with Public Health Dorset to run an information and educational campaign around the services which are available to help those made vulnerable through substance abuse.

(e)       That officers meet with 3^rd sector agencies that are involved with supporting vulnerable people to ensure there is joined up working between all service providers.