Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies were received from Councillors Boyes and Joy.

There were none.

These must be received no later than 12 noon on the fifth working day before the date of the meeting

There were none.

To approve the minutes of the last meeting held on 5^th March 2025.

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

To approve the minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee Miscellaneous meetings held on 24^th April 2025, 7^th May 2025, 2^nd July 2025 and 6^th August 2025.

To approve the minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee Alcohol and Gambling meetings held on 25^th March 2025, 27^th March 2025, 27^th May 2025 and 4^th June 2025.  

The minutes of the sub-committees alcohol and gambling and miscellaneous were all approved.

The minutes from the alcohol and gambling committee held on the 27^th May were queried, they were confirmed as a correct record. The concern that was raised was due to the McDonalds legal representative stating that the property would not be a franchise, several days after the committee it was announced that the property would be a franchise.  Concern was raised that McDonalds had not been entirely truthful with the committee and Members wanted this minuted.

The Licensing and Public Protection manager stated that the committee could have further discussion after the meeting.

Report by the Head of Public Protection.

The Public Protection and Licensing Manager introduced the policy and asked for Member comments which were as follows:

-       One of the Members confirmed that he is a personal licence holder and welcomed the update.

-       It was raised that it doesn’t appear to be compulsory to show “Ask for Angela” or “Ask for Clive” signs in a premises, it was explained that is not mandatory to participate in advertising these schemes, there is a piece of work that is taking place for better promotion of the scheme.  There is also work in progress with regard to a charter for the night time economy.

-       The comment was made that as well as looking at safety for women we should also be look after young men as well as women.

-       It was raised that in regard to 3.3.3 late night refreshment licences should also be included.   Having a requirement on new licences that staff are annually trained in safe guarding and that the DPS regularly maintains these records.  This would seem a good idea to have as a model condition on these types of premises.  

Report of the Head of Public Protection.

The Licensing and Public Protection Manager introduced the draft policy.  Members were asked for their comments, which were as follows:

-       There was an incorrect spelling that was pointed out.

-       There was the use of the word highways throughout the report, which people might think is just the road – but also includes the pavements.  It was suggested that there was an explanation that the expression highway in this case includes the roads.

-       There was praise for the authority as the policy goes beyond the statutory requirements.

It was confirmed that there is a standard condition  (5a) that addresses the issue of the obligation to remove street furniture if instructed to do so by police on the grounds of risk of disorder.

Briefing note by the Head of Public Protection.

There were none.

The next full committee will be held on the 3^rd December 2025.