Agenda and minutes
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Apologies and substitutions Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Bessant, Cartwright, Hall, Ladkin, Nichols and Nickerson, with the following substitutions of Councillor Crooks for Councillor Cartwright and Councillor Witherford for Councillor Nichols authorised in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 15 December 2014. Minutes: It was moved by Councillor Witherford, seconded by Councillor Hodgkins and
RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 15 December 2014 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman. |
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Declarations of interest To receive verbally from Members any disclosures which they are required to make in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct or in pursuance of Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. This is in addition to the need for such disclosure to be also given when the relevant matter is reached on the agenda. Minutes: No interests were declared at this stage. |
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Licensing Policy refresh Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction). Additional documents: Minutes: Members gave consideration to the Statement of Licensing Policy which had been subject of consultation before being brought to the Licensing Committee and then Council for adoption. The following points were made during the discussion:
· The exclusion of the Crescent development in the saturation area · The main changes in the revised policy being sections 6 (adult entertainment) and 10 (boxing) · Recent applications for opening until 5am (which had only been granted until 4am by the committee).
Discussion ensued on the late night levy, which had been considered in 2011 but rejected. Members felt that this should be revisited and asked for a report later in the year.
It was moved by Councillor Witherford, seconded by Councillor Hodgkins and
RESOLVED –
(i) The report and policy be endorsed and RECOMMENDED to Council for approval;
(ii) A report on the late night levy be brought to a future meeting. |
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Gambling Act 2005 - Statement of Principles Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Community Direction). Additional documents: Minutes: Members received a report on the proposed revision of the Statement of Principles as required by the Gambling Act 2005. It was reported that this authority had not held any hearings under the Gambling Act, only had nine premises in the borough and had never received any complaints. It was explained that gambling premises were robustly inspected and regularly visited. It was moved by Councillor Cope, seconded by Councillor Crooks and
RESOLVED – the report and Statement of Principles be endorsed for consultation. |