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Licensing Committee - Wednesday 8th July, 2020 10.00 am

July 8, 2020 at 10:00 am Licensing Committee View on council website  Watch video of meeting

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The Licensing Committee of Westminster Council was scheduled to consider proposals for an electrical upgrade and pitch realignment at Tachbrook Street Market, alongside a review of the council's Busking and Street Entertainment Policy. The committee was also set to address licensing appeals.

Tachbrook Street Market Electrical Upgrade and Pitch Realignment Proposal

A report was scheduled to be presented by the Director of Public Protection and Licensing and the Director of Economic Development concerning an electrical upgrade and pitch realignment proposal for Tachbrook Street Market. This market is a key location for local traders and contributes to the vibrancy of the area. The proposal would have outlined the planned improvements to the market's electrical infrastructure and the potential restructuring of stall pitches.

Busking and Street Entertainment Policy Consultation Results

The committee was scheduled to review the results of a consultation on the council's Busking and Street Entertainment Policy. This policy governs where and how street performers can operate within Westminster. The report, from the Director of Public Protection and Licensing, would have detailed the feedback received from the public and stakeholders, which would inform any potential revisions to the existing policy.

Licensing Appeals

A report from the Director of Law was scheduled to be presented regarding licensing appeals. This would have outlined any appeals that had been lodged against previous licensing decisions made by the council. The committee would have been presented with the details of these appeals to consider.

Membership and Other Business

The committee was also scheduled to receive a report on any changes to its membership. Additionally, any other urgent business that the Chair, Councillor Heather Acton, considered necessary would have been addressed. Councillor Acton is the Chair of the Licensing Committee.

Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Karen Scarborough
Councillor Karen Scarborough Conservative • Marylebone
Profile image for Councillor Aziz Toki
Councillor Aziz Toki Chair of Licensing • Labour • Church Street
Profile image for Councillor Maggie Carman
Councillor Maggie Carman Deputy Cabinet Member - Adult Social Care, Supported and Specialist Housing • Labour • Bayswater
Profile image for Councillor Aicha Less
Councillor Aicha Less Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Public Protection • Labour • Church Street
Profile image for Councillor Jim Glen
Councillor Jim Glen Conservative • Pimlico North
Profile image for Councillor Barbara Arzymanow
Councillor Barbara Arzymanow Conservative • Marylebone
Profile image for Councillor Jacqui Wilkinson
Councillor Jacqui Wilkinson Conservative • Pimlico North
Profile image for Councillor Louise Hyams
Councillor Louise Hyams Conservative • St James's
Profile image for Councillor Tim Mitchell
Councillor Tim Mitchell Conservative • St James's

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 08th-Jul-2020 10.00 Licensing Committee.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 08th-Jul-2020 10.00 Licensing Committee.pdf

Additional Documents

Street Entertainment Consultation Response Analysis July Committee.pdf
4. Report on review of proportionality on Licensing Committee.pdf
Minutes 25 February 2020 Licensing Committee Final.pdf
5. Report for Licensing Sub-Committee Tachbrook Street Market - 15.06.20.pdf
6. July 2020 Licensing Committee Report Busking and Street Entertainment.pdf
7. Licensing Appeals Update WCC July 2020 final.pdf