Purpose

To go out to consultation on a
reviewed Licensing Act 2003 Policy (Statement of principles) which
is due to expire January 2026. 

Content

To approve the 12-week
consultation.

Reasons for the decision

The Licensing Act 2003 requires
that we must prepare and publish a statement of licensing policy
every 5 years.  The published policy then provides the
framework for all decisions on applications relating to the
Licensing Act 2003 and the way we carry out our functions in
relation to the legislation.
 
The policy is also intended to
provide advice and guidance to anyone that may be involved in the
licensing application process from applicants and licence holders
to responsible authorities and members of the public who wish to
make a representation about an application.
 
The reason for the decision is
to allow consultation to commence and receive submitted responses
before finalising the draft for final approval at
Cabinet.

Alternative options considered

To

1.  
agree,

2.  
amend or

3.  
reject