Agenda and draft minutes

To receive any declarations of interest from members of the Committee

There were no declarations of interest.

To receive any announcements from the Chairman of the Committee or the Chief Executive

There were no announcements.

To receive a report from the Head of Environmental Health and Licensing

The Head of Environmental Health & Licensing presented the report and outlined the recommendations. 

The report recommended the appointment of a Licensing Sub-Committee with the power to undertake most of the functions delegated to this Licensing Committee in circumstances where (i) an objection or representation has been received and not withdrawn (where relevant) or (ii) the Head of Environmental Health and Licensing (or an officer authorised to act on their behalf) has referred a matter to it for determination.

The report also recommended the delegation of functions to and the approval of the procedure for the Licensing Sub-Committee.

The recommendation was CARRIED.

            RESOLVED   

i)              That a Licensing Sub-Committee, to be known as the Licensing Sub-Committee (Taxi and General) be appointed;

ii)             That the membership of the Licensing Sub-Committee as set out in Appendix A to this report be agreed;

iii)           That the functions to the Licensing Sub-Committee as set out in Appendix B to this report be delegated;

iv)           That the procedures for the Licensing Sub-Committee as set out in Appendix C to this report be approved.

REASONS

i)              To comply with the Constitution;

ii)             To enable the efficient conduct of business;

iii)            To ensure consistency of procedure in decision-making. 

Items not on the agenda which the Chairman of the meeting is of the opinion should be considered as urgent because of the special circumstances

There was no urgent business.