Issue - meetings

To consider the delegation of functions relating to expedited reviews under the Licensing Act 2003 from the Licensing Committee to the Licensing Sub-Committee.

In accordance with the Licensing Act 2003, certain functions falling under the remit of the Licensing Committee could be delegated to a Licensing Sub Committee; the power of referral to the parent committee being retained by the Chairman and Vice Chairman.  On the 19 December 2008, the Committee had resolved to delegate the majority of its functions under the 2003 Act to a Sub-Committee of three Members; however two functions were omitted namely –

a) Determination of interim steps pending summary review [Sections 53A(2) (a) or 53B]; and

b) Any function under Section 53C [review following review notice] in a case where relevant representations [within the meaning of Section 53C(7)] have been made.

To ensure reviews could be dealt with expeditiously, the Committee was invited to delegate the above powers to the Sub Committee.

RESOLVED: That the following functions be delegated to the Licensing Sub Committee established under the Licensing Act 2003, subject to the proviso that the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the full Committee has the discretion to refer matters to the full Licensing Committee if the item is particular significant or controversial in nature - 

a) Determination of interim steps pending summary review [Sections 53A(2) (a) or 53B]; and

b) Any function under Section 53C [review following review notice] in a case where relevant representations [within the meaning of Section 53C(7)] have been made.