Agenda and minutes

The minutes of the meeting held on 23 November, 2015 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

An apology of absence was received from Councillor Wendy Prentice as she was not well,  the Committee noted this and wished her a speedy recovery.

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The report was introduced by the Group Manager for Community Protection.  She outlined the list of areas for consultation on street trading designation.

The Committee considered delegating authority to approve areas for designation to Licensing Sub-Committees or to the Commissioning Director for Environment.    The Committee were encouraged to contact the Group Manager for Community Protection in order to include other premises on the list.   

The Committee requested that Ward Members received a list of premises that had temporary licenses.

The Licensing Committee considered the report and resolved:

-        That the Licensing Committee noted the list of premises that wish to be considered for designation and approved the commencement of the consultation with immediate effect.

-        That the Licensing Committee approved delegation to the Commissioning Director for Environment subject to no objection received, authority to approve areas of designation.  

-        That the Licensing Committee agreed that where objections have been received a Licensing Sub-Committee be authorised to consider and determine the designation

-        That the Licensing Committee agreed that the consultation included appropriate notices, appropriate engagement with Ward Members and where appropriate with other parties.

The report was introduced by the Group Manager for Community Protection.  She gave an overview of the 6 month trial and the appropriateness of implanting A Board Licences within the Borough.   

The Licensing Committee considered the report and resolved:

·       That the Licensing Committee noted the findings from the trial

·       That the Licensing Committee approved the Licensing Department to continue to license advertising boards on the street.

The Licensing Committee considered the report and resolved:

·       That the Licensing Committee noted the report.

The Licensing Committee noted the work programme for 2016/17.

There were no urgent items.