Northern Beaches Liquor Accord

Hi, Ive just returned from my first meeting of the Northern Beaches Liquor Accord at Harbord Diggers Club. My desire to attend this meeting stems from a presentation made to the LGA Community Planning and Services Committee by several of Sydney's Mayor's in regard to Alcohol and Violence. It is a well established fact, and community conern, that excessive alcohol consumption has the capacity to increase anti social behaviour, particularly amoungst our young people. This is happening all over Sydney - Including Pittwater. Who hasnt noticed the increase in Graffiti, smashed bus shelters and young people in distress?? Especially on a Friday or Saturday night?? With the onset of the summer months, and the silly season, this will only increase. The LGA has agreed to hold further discussions on the issue with key stakeholders in order to try and identify the real problem and find solutions that can be achieved and enacted. The cost to our community, both Council, Business and Private property is too large already. So that leads me to why I wanted to attend the Accord Meeting. I would like to say a big thank you to the the licenced premises in Pittwater that attended the meeting today - it was so great to see you there with open eyes and prepared to learn. The topics of discussion centered around Fake ID's and the presenters were both interesting and informative. I hope we can continue to be positive with these meetings, although I would like to see something a little more interactive next time. I do look forward to further participation and encourage you to let me know what concerns you have with our licenced venues>