Issue - meetings

The Executive Member for Neighbourhoods presented the recommendation, which was referred to in the Executive report of 6 July 2021, regarding the approval of the Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-26. He explained that, as a Licensing Authority, the Council must adopt and publish a Statement of Licensing Policy every five years which sets out the principles when carrying out its licensing functions. The consultation engaged with a wide range of stakeholders including the police and elected Members. Councillor Boylan said that the policy included a focus on health and wellbeing when applications were determined and the introduction of a sensitive licensing area. The policy had been endorsed by the Licensing Committee and the Executive with no further amendments.

Councillor Boylan proposed that the recommendation in the Executive report be supported. Councillor Bolton seconded the recommendation.

Councillor Goldspink confirmed that the Liberal Democrat group were happy to support the recommendation.

The motion to support the recommendation having been proposed and seconded, was put to the meeting and upon a vote being taken, it was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED - That the Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-26 be approved with affect from 29^th July 2021.

To recommend to Council that the Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-26 be approved.

The Executive Member for Neighbourhoods submitted a report on the Statement of Licensing Policy. As the Licensing Authority, the Council were required to publish and adopt a policy once every five years. The document set out the principles the Council will apply when carrying out licensing function under the Licensing Act 2003. The consultation had engaged with a range of stakeholders, a cross party group of elected members and other agencies such as the police. Councillor Boylan said new additions had been made to the policy such as a new section on pre-application engagement and advice and the introduction of a Sensitive Licensing Area.

Councillor Boylan proposed and Councillor Goodeve seconded a motion supporting the recommendation in the report. On being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.          

RESOLVED – To recommend to Council that the Statement of Licensing Policy 2021-26 be approved.