Agenda item

To consider a recommendation from the Licensing Committee.

The Chairman of the Licensing Committee presented the Statement of Licensing Policy 2021 – 2026.

The Council, as Licensing Authority under the Licensing Act 2003, is required to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy at least every five years. The purpose of the policy statement was to define how the Council would exercise its responsibilities under the Act. The draft policy had been prepared by officers, considered at an informal meeting of the Licensing Committee and published, in draft format, for a 12 week period of public consultation.

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The policy was presented to Place & Resources Overview Committee for comment on 19 October and Licensing Committee on 22 October.

Proposed by Cllr Emma Parker, seconded by Cllr Jon Andrews

Decision

That the statement of Licensing Policy 2021 – 2026 be adopted

Reason for Decision

To comply with legislative requirements. The policy statement defines how the Council exercises its responsibilities under the Licensing Act 2003.