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The Chairman welcomed the new Head of Licensing Partnership, Sharon Bamborough to the Licensing Committee meeting and expressed her thanks to staff who had acted up during the past months.
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To agree the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 12 July 2017, as a correct record.
Minutes: Resolved: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 12 July 2017, be approved and signed by the Chairman as a correct record. |
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Declarations of interest Any interests not already registered Minutes: No additional declaration of interest were made. |
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Actions from the previous meeting Minutes: There were none. |
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Appointments to Licensing Hearing sub-committees PDF 45 KB Minutes: The Committee considered a report setting out the proposed memberships for the Sub-Committees for Licensing Hearings following a vacancy.
Resolved that:
a) the following memberships of the Licensing Sub-Committees, be approved Sub-Committee A – Cllrs. Clark, Esler and Kelly Sub-Committee B – Cllrs. McArthur, Pett and Raikes Sub-Committee C – Cllrs. Halford, Lake and Parkin Sub-Committee D – Cllrs. Mrs. Bosley, Dr. Canet and Clack
Cllr. Mrs Morris to be a floating Member.
b) it be noted that any member of the Licensing Committee may act as a substitute on any of the Licensing Sub-Committees. |
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Gambling Act 2005: Licence Fees from April 2018 PDF 89 KB Additional documents: Minutes: Members considered a report which set out the new proposed fee structure that ensured that the licensing of Gambling premises maintained a ‘self-financing’ position for the service, in accordance with the Council’s and Budget Plan. A fees model, similar to the one used first to set the Gambling Act in 2007 was used.
Public Sector Equality Duty
Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Resolved: That it be recommended to full Council to approve the appropriate fees from 1 April 2018, as set out below
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Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 - Licence Fees From April 2018 PDF 74 KB Minutes: Members considered a report which set out the new proposed fee structure which ensured that the licensing of Sexual Establishments maintained a ‘self-financing’ position for the service, in accordance with the Council’s statutory duty and the Council’s Service and Budget plan. A fees model similar to the one used to first set the Gambling Act fees in 2007 was used.
Public Sector Equality Duty
Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Resolved: That it be recommended to Full Council to approve the appropriate fee levels as £3,670 for a new or renewal application, and £1,840 for the transfer of an application.
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Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing: Licence Fees from April 2018 PDF 64 KB Minutes: Members considered the report which proposed fees for consultation with the taxi trade. The proposed fees maintained a ‘self-financing’ position for the service, in accordance with the Council’s Service and Budget Plan. A fees model, similar to the one used to first set the Gambling Act fees in 2007 had been used. Members were advised that there had been a reduction in the fee for the computerised knowledge test.
Public Sector Equality Duty
Members noted that consideration had been given to impacts under the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Resolved: That
a) the fee levels as set out in paragraph 10 of the report be approved for consultation with the taxi trade; and
b) the proposed fees and charges be implemented from 1 April 2018, if no adverse comments be received following the consultation.
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