Issue - meetings

To approve the draft revised policy for consultation.

That approval be given to consult on the draft revised Licensing Policy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, subject to: -

1.    The deletion of paragraph 19.2

2.    The existing paragraph 19.3 to be renumbered 19.2

3.    The addition of a new paragraph 19.3 to state that “The Council will consider implementing a late night levy if appropriate”.

Consideration was given to the draft statement of principles to be applied when exercising the Authorities functions under the Licensing Act 2003.  The Council was required to review the policy during the five year period to which it applied and it needed to be published no later than 31 January 2014.

In preparing a revised statement the Council must undertake a consultation exercise with stakeholders, including a number of specific agencies, and give appropriate weight and consideration to any responses received. 

Changes to the current policy included providing updated and additional information on how the Licensing Authority will promote the licensing objectives, and changes to take into account recent changes in legislation.

The Cabinet Member asked for clarification in respect of Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMRO’s) and the Late Night Levy; it was agreed that paragraph 10.9 be removed from the draft policy and that a further paragraph be added stating that the Council would consider implementing a late night levy if appropriate.

RESOLVED

That approval be given to consult on the draft revised Licensing Policy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, subject to: -

1.    The deletion of paragraph 19.2

2.    The existing paragraph 19.3 to be renumbered 19.2

3.    The addition of a new paragraph 19.3 to state that “The Council will consider implementing a late night levy if appropriate”.