Agenda and minutes

Licensing Committee
Tuesday, 5th March, 2024 7.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber - Civic Centre

Contact: Email: governance@harlow.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
36.	Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Nick Churchill, Jodi Dunne, Lanie Shears and John Steer.
37.	Declarations of Interest Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda. Minutes: None.
38.	Minutes PDF 179 KB Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 16 January 2024 be agreed and signed as a correct record by the Chair.
39.	Matters Arising
39a	Minute 33 - Roof Signs on Harlow Private Hire Vehicles Minutes: Councillor James Griggs requested an update on the Private Hire Vehicles roof sign consultation. Adam Sherwood, Principal Licensing Officer, advised that two questionnaires had been created and that the consultation would start on Friday 8 March. The consultation would run for six weeks. Adam Sherwood agreed to circulate the questionnaires to the Committee before Friday.
40.	Written Questions and Petitions Minutes: None.
41.	Committee Work Plan PDF 197 KB Minutes: RESOLVED that the work plan be noted.
42.	DfT Taxi and Private Hire Best Practice Guidance Overview PDF 140 KB Additional documents: Appendix A - Summary of DfT Guidance and Current Practice , item 42. PDF 271 KB Minutes: The Committee received an overview report on the Department for Transport (DfT) Taxi and Private Hire best practice guidance. RESOLVED that: A Members note the updated Department for Transport Best Practice Guidance. B Members instruct officers to consider the updated Best Practice Guidance and to bring to a future meeting of the committee a consultation proposal on matters arising. C Members instruct officers to liaise with trade representatives and relevant boards to devise a list of suitable consultees for taxi licensing matters. D Members instruct officers to provide any further reports to the Committee where aspects of the guidance may necessitate a review of local licensing practices.
43.	"Pop-up" Licensing Guidance PDF 221 KB Additional documents: Appendix A - Guide Personal Licence , item 43. PDF 22 KB Appendix B - Guide Premises Licence , item 43. PDF 22 KB Appendix C - Guide TEN , item 43. PDF 116 KB Minutes: The Committee received a report on Pop-Up Businessesand guides for the sale of alcohol. RESOLVED that: A Members of the Licensing Committee noted the content of the report.
44.	Zero/Low Alcohol Drinks at Licensed Premises PDF 149 KB Additional documents: Appendix A - Letter to Pubs etc alcohol free options , item 44. PDF 112 KB Appendix B - Letter Responses , item 44. PDF 134 KB Appendix C - QA Low Alcohol Responses x9 , item 44. PDF 258 KB Minutes: The Committee received a report on Low and Alcohol-Free Alternatives in Licensed Premises. RESOLVED that: A The content of the report be noted by members of the Licensing Committee.
45.	References from Other Committees Any references arising from meetings held after the publication of this agenda will be circulated separately. Minutes: None.
46.	Matters of Urgent Business 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. Minutes: None.