Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies received.

To be apprised of any changes to the membership of the Committee in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4, the Committee noted the termination of membership of Councillor A Fowler, and the appointment of Councillor Y Gagen for this meeting only, thereby giving effect to the wishes of the political groups.

Note:  No other business is permitted unless, by reason of special circumstances, which shall be specified at the meeting, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item(s) should be considered as a matter of urgency.

There were no urgent items of business.

Party Whips are not to be used by this Committee in respect of functions concerning the determination of new Licence Applications, Revocations and Appeals.  When considering any other matter which relates to a decision of the Cabinet or the performance of any Member of the Cabinet, in accordance with Regulatory Committee Procedure Rule 9, Members must declare the existence of any Party Whip and the nature of it, before the commencement of the Committee’s deliberations on the matter.

There were no Declarations of Party Whip.

If a Member requires advice on Declarations of Interest, he/she is advised to contact the Legal and Democratic Services Manager in advance of the meeting.  (For the assistance of members a checklist for use in considering their position on any particular item is included at the end of the agenda sheet).

There were no Declarations of Interest.

To receive as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 1 October 2024.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 1 October 2024 be held as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To receive as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing & Gambling Sub-Committee meeting held on Wednesday, 3 October 2024.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 3 October 2024 be held as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services.

APPROVAL OF STATEMENT OF LICENSING POLICY AND AUTHORISATIONS REQUIRED BY THE GAMBLING ACT 2005

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services as contained on pages 11 to 70 of the Book of Reports which sought approval of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy required by the Gambling Act 2005.

RESOLVED:

A.    That the Statement of Licensing Policy attached at Appendix 3 to the report be approved.

B.    That the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services be given delegated authority to publish and administer the Statement of Licensing Policy attached as Appendix 3 to the report.

To consider the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services.

APPROVAL OF REVISED STATEMENT OF LICENSING POLICY REQUIRED BY THE LICENSING ACT 2003.

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services as contained on pages 71 to 144 of the Book of Reports, which sought approval of the revised draft Statement of Licensing Policy as required by the Licensing Act 2003.

RESOLVED:           That the Statement of Licensing Policy attached as Appendix 3 to the report be endorsed, prior to submission to Council for final approval and publication.