Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 2 May 2019 be agreed as a correct record.

Councillor Rawlings sent apologies.

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This report identified the area proposed for the cumulative impact zone.  Consultation on the adoption of this zone would take place during summer 2019.

RESOLVED that the proposed location of the cumulative impact zone be noted.

This report provided Members with a summary of the volume of work that the London Borough of Barnet, as a Licensing Authority has dealt with in the financial year April 2018 – March 2019.

It was noted that the figure quoted regarding Licensing Hearings was incorrect. Consequently, Officers would email Members of the Committee with the correct information.

RESOLVED that the annual report of applications received by the licensing department during the financial year 2018/2019 be noted.

It was noted that the Licensing Act 2003 placed a responsibility on all licensing authorities to publish a licensing policy every 5 years.  The Council, being a licensing authority, had a current policy which came into effect from January 2015. This report sought approval from the Licensing team to authorise the licensing department to consult on the proposed revised policy.

It was moved by Councillor Marshall, seconded by Councillor Hart and unanimously agreed that the Cumulative Impact Zone should be included in the consultation.

RESOLVED that the draft Licensing policy be approved for consultation (including the Cumulative Impact Zone) and that Officers be instructed to report to the November 2019 meeting on the outcome for recommendation to Council.

The Committee received the Work Programme.

The Chairman requested there be a review of the Animal Welfare Policy over the past year to include dog walkers and dog boarders.

RESOLVED that the Work Programme be noted.

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