Statement of Licensing Policy 2026
September 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the revised Statement of Licensing Policy and the Good Operator Guidance on 15/09/2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to update and maintain the Guidance.
The Executive Director of Finance and Resources authorised the finalisation and entry into loan documentation for Westmead Apartments on 20/04/2026. This included a facility agreement and shareholder loan note for a £6.9m loan to Westminster Housing Investments Limited.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved recommendations from the Ratings Advisory Panel on 24/07/2026. This determined applications for National Non-Domestic Rates Discretionary and Hardship relief, resulting in discretionary relief of £19,648.08.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved a 1-year contract award to Vital Energi Utilities Limited for £4 million on 21/07/2026. This is to continue the delivery of the Carbon Management Programme via the Lexica Net Zero Carbon Delivery Framework.
Full council record
Decision
Summary of Decision
The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning has approved the recommendation of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy to Full Council for consideration and adoption, and the Good Operator Guidance. Authority is delegated to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to update and maintain the Guidance.
Reasons for Decision
The Council is required under the Licensing Act 2003 to review and publish a Statement of Licensing policy at least every five-years. The current Statement of Licensing Policy must be reviewed and published before 1 October 2026.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Richard Cressey |