Agenda

The Panel is requested to elect a Chairperson for the hearing in line with rules agreed by the Licensing and Safety Committee. 

To agree that the Chairperson, after consultation with the other members of the Panel, sign the record of this meeting outside the meeting. 

The Chairperson will announce any late items which do not appear on the main agenda but which he/she has agreed should be considered by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the report. 

Members are invited to disclose any Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Significant Interests in accordance with the Member Code of Conduct. Guidance on this is set out in agenda item 5.

To consider a full variation Licence application for Smiles Kitchen Lounge 356-358 High Street Chatham ME4 4NP following the submission of representations, received during the consultation period.

To consider a Temporary Event Notice for 15-19 New Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4QJ following the submission of a representation during the consultation period.

As the consultation period does not close until 20 April 2026, the report and appendices will follow as supplementary agenda items.

It is recommended that the Panel exclude the press and public from the meeting during the decision-making process for the reasons set out in the report.