Discussion:
The Assistant Director of Housing and Corporate Services introduced the report advising that the Statement of Licensing Policy had to be renewed every three years and as it was a policy framework document would be considered at Cabinet on 21 December and Full Council on 13 January 2011.
Members were informed that two representations
had been received to the consultation process and only one of which
had raised objections.
The committee was also advised that the Police
Reform and Social Responsibility Bill had been published on 14
December which could mean that the Statement of Licensing Policy
would have to be revised again to take into account any new
requirements within the legislation.
Members commented that the points made in the representations were
reasonable and asked whether the definition of “public
nuisance” was sufficient to address their concerns? The
Assistant Director of Housing and Corporate Services advised that
she considered the policy covered this definition sufficiently.
Decision:
The Cabinet is asked to recommend the proposed changes to the Licensing Policy as set out in paragraphs 5.1.1 – 5.1.5 of the report, to Council for approval as part of the council’s policy framework.