Decision details

Approve Revised Statement of Licensing Policy (Licensing Act 2003) for Consultation

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Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Safety and Communities

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Approve Revised Statement of Licensing Policy (Licensing Act 2003) for Consultation

Reasons for the decision:

The authority’s Statement of Licensing Policy was adopted in 2020. It is a statutory requirement to revise the document every 5 years.
The document has been updated with grammatical changes and additional information for applicants and licence holders. There is also a new section on women’s safety.

Alternative options considered:

Consultation is a statutory requirement. Seeking adoption without consultation will place the authority at significant risk of legal challenge.

Declarations: none

Contact: Michelle Bignell, Licensing and Public Protection Manager Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 30/06/2025

Date of decision: 13/06/2025