Licensing Acts Committee

The Licensing Acts Committee is responsible for all matters relating to the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005. This includes regulating the sale of alcohol, provision of entertainment, late-night refreshment, and the licensing of gambling activities such as gaming, betting, and lotteries.

The committee sets the council's licensing and gambling policies. It delegates specific application decisions to sub-committees known as Licensing Panels. While it seldom meets, members of the public can register to speak or ask questions at public meetings, though some business may be considered in private.