Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member Development and Safety

RESOLVED THAT

1.     the amendments to the existing policy be noted and

2.     the draft amended policy be approved for consultation.

The Cabinet Member Development and Safety introduced the report by explaining that Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 required the Council to review, determine and publish its Licensing Act 2003 Policy Statement every three years. He reported that whilst it was not technically necessary to review the adopted policy statement until 2016, it was deemed appropriate to undertake an early review to reflect various changes in law, good practice and changes in the local licensing landscape.

The Cabinet Member reminded members that the 2003 Act was the primary legislation that dealt with the licensing requirements relating to  :

a)     The sale by retail of alcohol

b)     The supply of alcohol by or on behalf of a club to, or to the order of a member of the club

c)     The provision of regulated entertainment

d)     The provision of late night refreshment

He explained that the licensable activities listed were authorised through the issue of :

a)     a premises licence; or

b)     a club premises certificate; or

c)     a temporary event notice

He reminded Members that the licensing objectives were as follows :

a)     the prevention of crime and disorder

b)     public safety

c)     the prevention of public nuisance

d)     protection of children from harm

He explained that new initiatives were included within night safe, reducing alcohol related harm and the sexual entertainment policy. The Cabinet Member said that most significant was the introduction of core hours of licensable activity as outlined in Table 1 of the report. He explained that if licensing was applied for outside of these core hours then this would have to be applied for separately and concerns and merits would be taken forward on an individual basis.

Members welcomed the proactive policy which represented a considerable step forward.

The Leader highlighted that this policy was being approved for consultation.

RESOLVED THAT

1.     the amendments to the existing policy be noted and

2.     the draft amended policy be approved for consultation.