Agenda item

The Council considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration and Local Services which sought approval of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy which had been updated to create a policy document providing applicants, licensees, Members, officers and the public with more guidance, information, recommendations and direction in relation to licensing matters (for copy see file of Minutes).

The Head of Community Protection informed the Council that the Licensing Act 2003 required licensing authorities to prepare and publish a statement of their licensing policy at least every five years. The policy had to be kept under review and the licensing authority may make revisions, as it considered appropriate.

In the absence of the Chair of the Licensing Committee, Councillor B Stephens Moved the report. Councillor Stephens informed the Council that the Licensing Policy sought to provide responsible management of licensing activities and provided an effective framework to ensure that licensing was safe, well run and continually supporting the local economy.

Councillor L Marshall Seconded the report.

Resolved

That the Council approve and adopt the revised statement of policy, having taken into account the current policy and the comments received during the consultation.