| 686 | RECORD OF MEETING |
| | | The record of the meeting held on 11 November 2008 was signed by the Chairman as correct. |
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| 687 | APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE |
| | | Apologies for absence were received from Councillor O'Brien. |
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| 688 | EXPEDITED/SUMMARY LICENCE REVIEWS |
| | Discussion: |
| | | The Licensing Manager presented a report that informed the Committee of the procedure for expedited/summary premises licence reviews, highlighting the requirement for an initial hearing (Licensing Hearing Panel) within 48 hours of receipt of an application from the Police. |
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| | > Expedited Summary Licence Reviews (pdf file 68.5kb) |
| | Decision: |
| | | The Committee noted the procedure for expedited/summary premises licence reviews and the requirements for a panel meeting within 48 hours of receipt of the Police application. |
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| 689 | CHANGES TO STAFFING STRUCTURE |
| | Discussion: |
| | | The Head of Public Protection and Regulation introduced a report that informed Members of the new operational structure of the Licensing Team and the merging of the team under a new manager as a result of the retirement of the Licensing Manager.
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| Members sought assurances from the Head of Public Protection and Regulation that all Human Resource regulations and practices had been adhered to in relation to the proposals, specifically in relation to the new proposed post of Licensing and Business Development Manager.
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| Members thanked the Licensing Manager for all his hard work and commended both him and his team for giving a high quality service to both the public, licensees and Members.
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| The Chairman in particular thanked Mr Webb for his tremendous work and effort and in particular creditted him for the Councils smooth implementation of the Licensing Act 2003.
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| | > Changes to Staffing Structure (pdf file 113.6kb) |
| | Decision: |
| | | The Committee noted the report and asked the Head of Public Protection and Regulation to provide the committee with a short briefing note assuring members that all Human Resource regulations and practices had been adhered to in relation to the changes to staffing structures. |
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