Licensing Committee

The Licensing committee is responsible for:   ·         exercising the Council’s functions as a licensing authority so far as required or permitted by the Licensing Act 2003; ·         recommending the setting and adoption of the Statement of Licensing Policy to the Council; ·         exercising the Council’s functions as licensing authority under the Gambling Act 2005; ·         recommending the setting and adoption of the Gambling Policy to the Council; ·         making arrangements for any hearing in relation to the above responsibilities.   The committee has 11 members, and is scheduled to meet 4 times a year.   The Licensing Committee Terms of Reference can be viewed in the Constitution.