Issue - meetings

To consider a report by the Head of Planning and Public Protection (copy enclosed) presenting the final draft of the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy for adoption.

RESOLVED that the Statement of Licensing Policy as presented be adopted with effect from 1 April 2017.

The Public Protection Business Manager (IM) submitted a report by the Head of Planning and Public Protection (previously circulated) presenting the final draft of the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy for adoption.  It was a statutory requirement to consult and review the Policy on at least a 5 yearly basis.

Members were advised that following a review of the Policy only minor changes had been proposed, for example new legislation references, and the Policy had also been formatted in line with other licensing authorities across the region for consistency.  Reference was also made to the consultation process and outcomes.

RESOLVED that the Statement of Licensing Policy as presented be adopted with effect from 1 April 2017.