Agenda item

The Council considered a report of the Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services which sought approval for the adoption of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy to replace the existing version (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services informed the Council that a revised Appendix B to the Draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2014 to 2019 had been circulated.

Councillor C Carr, in Moving approval of the recommendations contained in the report, informed the Council that this was the second review of the Statement of Licensing Policy since it was introduced, and had been the subject of a wide consultation exercise.  The Draft Statement of Licensing Policy had been approved by the General Licensing and Registration Committee on 9 October 2014 and sought to balance the legitimate needs of businesses against the needs of residents in County Durham.

Councillor Stephens, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods, Seconded approval of the recommendations.

Resolved:

That the revised statement of licensing policy incorporating recommended frameworks hours be approved.