Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Joel Charles, Andrew Johnson, Lanie Shears and Clive Souter.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda.

None.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting on 5 July 2022 be agreed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

Michael Pitt, Assistant Director – Environment, said that there had been no representations  on the review of Hackney Carriage Fares and accordingly the proposed tariff had been adopted.

None.

The Chair said an update on the street drinking reduction scheme would be brought to every meeting.

The Committee received an update report on the street drinking reduction scheme.

RESOLVED that the Licensing Committee:

A    Noted the content of the report.

B    Recommended a more targeted approach at restricting the sale of high strength (ABV per cent) alcoholic drinks from single cans.

The Committee received a report on an updated temporary pavement licence procedure.

RESOLVED that the Licensing Committee recommended to Full Council that:

A    The proposed Temporary Pavement Licence Procedure 2022 – 2023, attached at Appendix A to the report, be adopted.

Any references arising from meetings held after the publication of this agenda will be circulated separately.

None.

Such other business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be received as a matter of urgency by reason of special circumstances to be specified in the minutes.

None.