Issue - meetings

Report of Assistant Director – Regulatory Services

Purpose of report

This report introduces a final draft of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy (attached as Appendix 1) following consultation. It explains the reason for the review, provides a summary of the main changes to the current policy, and outlines the consultation process followed.

Recommendations

The meeting is recommended:

1.1       To approve and adopt the revised Statement of Licensing Policy.

Resolved

(1)          That the revised Statement of Licensing Policy (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minutes Book) be approved for adoption.

The Assistant Director – Regulatory Services submitted a report which introduce a final draft of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy following consultation.

Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 requires all licensing authorities to prepare and publish a Statement of Licensing Policy outlining the principles they propose to apply in exercising their functions under the Act. It is a requirement that the policy is reviewed at least every five years to ensure it reflects current legislation and guidance. The last review and revision at Cherwell District Council occurred in 2015 when the policy was adopted by Council at its meeting on 14 December 2015 and published in January 2016.

Resolved

(1)          That the revised Statement of Licensing Policy (annex to the Minutes as set out in the Minutes Book) be approved for adoption.

(Having declared an interest in the item, Councillor Macnamara abstained from voting)