Minutes:
In response to a question asked by Mr Trevor Regan, Councillor J Shuttleworth, Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Rural Communities and Highways explained that licences and authorisations for the sale of alcohol and provision of regulated activities, such as live music, are issued in accordance with the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.
A licence for Lambton Estates to carry out one licensable event per year was granted in May 2024 following the statutory consultation process.
The Licensing Act allows for licences to be ‘reviewed’ by a licensing authority if a complainant applies to the council for this to happen. Reviews are designed to consider whether the following ‘licensing objectives’ are being promoted: -
· The prevention of crime and disorder
· The prevention of public nuisance
· Public safety
· The protection of children from harm
Officers will forward advice to Mr. Regan on how to make an application for a review of a licence. This information can also be found on the Council’s website.