Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Mrs Denniss and Walker.

The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24 November 2011 were presented.

Resolved

That the minutes of the last meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 24 November 2011 be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

To receive notice of any urgent business which the Chairman considers should be dealt with at the meeting as a matter of urgency by virtue of Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

There were no items of urgent business.

Members to indicate whether they will be declaring any interests under the Code of Conduct.

Members making a declaration of interest at a meeting of a Committee or Council are required to disclose the existence and nature of that interest.  This requirement is not discharged by merely declaring a personal interest without further explanation.

There were no declarations of interest.

It was moved by Councillor Mrs Cowling and seconded by Councillor Hope that Councillor Mrs Frank be nominated as Chairman of the Committee.

Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

It was moved by Councillor Mrs Cowling and seconded by Councillor Mrs Frank that Councillor Hope be nominated as Vice Chairman of the Committee.

Upon being put to the vote the motion was carried.

Resolved

i.    That Councillor Mrs Frank be elected Chairman of the Licensing Committee.

ii.   That Councillor Hope be elected Vice Chairman of the Licensing Committee.

The Head of Environment, Streetscene and Facilities submitted a report (previously circulated) which informed Members of the requirement to issue and consult on a draft Statement of Principles in relation to the Gambling Act 2005 and sought Members’ approval to consult on the draft Statement.

Resolved

That the draft Gambling Act Statement of Principles be subject to formal consultation and, following the consultation, the Statement of Principles be resubmitted to the Licensing Committee on 20 September 2012.

The Head of Environment, Streetscene and Facilities submitted a report (previously circulated) which advised Members of recent changes in legislation, including the Live Music Act and the passing of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and the changes that this would bring in relation to the Licensing Act 2003.

Resolved

(i)      That Members note the contents of the report

(ii)     The Health and Environment Manager and in his absence the Principal Environmental Health Officer be designated as the officer acting for the responsible authority.

There being no items of urgent business the meeting closed at 8:35 pm.