Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Bools, O’Shea, Glenville and WJ Crooks.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 5 November 2024.

It was moved by Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor Hodgkins and

                        RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 5 November 2024 be

                        confirmed as a correct record.

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.

There were no interests declared.

This report provides members with information on the Statement of Licensing Policy required under the Licensing Act 2003

Consideration was given to the Statement of Licensing Policy.  It was noted that three new sections had been included within the policy under the Prevention of Crime and Disorder these were drink spiking, ask Angela and advice on Martyn’s Law (counter terrorism).

In response to questions from members, officers confirmed that when the Government reform consultation came out on fees and charges their views would be sought on the response from HBBC.

It was moved by Councillor Cartwright, seconded by Councillor Mullaney and

                        RESOLVED – the statement of Licensing Policy be                                          RECOMMENDED to Council for adoption.