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The council meeting focused on various regulatory and policy discussions, including the application for a street trading consent and considerations for updating licensing policies. The committee also addressed public and environmental concerns related to the applications and policies discussed.

  1. Street Trading Consent Application: The applicant sought consent for a fast food trailer. Concerns were raised about environmental impact, waste management, and the suitability of the location near a park. The applicant provided detailed plans for waste and environmental management. The decision was deferred for further review, highlighting the council's cautious approach towards balancing business interests with community and environmental concerns.

  2. Update on Licensing Policies: The council discussed incorporating specific community and environmental considerations into licensing policies, particularly concerning waste management at public events. There was a proposal to potentially use licensing conditions to enforce these considerations, though legal constraints were noted. The implications include a more regulated but possibly inconsistent application of these new conditions, depending on evidence and enforcement capabilities.

Interesting Occurrence: There was a notable focus on the legal and practical challenges of enforcing new policy proposals, reflecting the council's intent to ensure that any new regulations are both enforceable and effective without overburdening council resources.

Attendees

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Dr David Willingham Mayor Liberal Democrats St. Peters
Profile image for Councillor Angie Boyes
Councillor Angie Boyes Liberal Democrats Charlton Kings
Councillor Tim Harman
Profile image for Councillor Richard Pineger
Councillor Richard Pineger Cabinet Member Climate Emergency Liberal Democrats St. Marks
Profile image for Councillor Julie Sankey
Councillor Julie Sankey Liberal Democrats Up Hatherley
Councillor Diggory Seacome
Profile image for Councillor Izaac Tailford
Councillor Izaac Tailford Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Culture, Wellbeing and Public Realm Liberal Democrats All Saints
Profile image for Councillor Simon Wheeler
Councillor Simon Wheeler Liberal Democrats Hesters Way
Councillor Ed Chidley
Councillor Bernard Fisher
Vikki Fennell
Claire Morris
Jason Kirkwood
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Guest 3
Guest 4
Guest 5
Guest 6
Bev Thomas

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 07th-Mar-2024 18.00 Full Licensing Committee

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 07th-Mar-2024 18.00 Full Licensing Committee

Additional Documents

Printed minutes 07th-Mar-2024 18.00 Full Licensing Committee
Minutes 04102023 Licensing Sub-Committee - Miscellaneous
Minutes 08112023 Licensing Sub-Committee - Miscellaneous
Minutes 06122023 Licensing Sub-Committee - Miscellaneous
Minutes 18122023 Licensing Sub-Committee - Miscellaneous
Minutes 07022024 Licensing Sub-Committee - Miscellaneous
Minutes 17012024 Licensing Sub-Committee - Miscellaneous
Mr Ali Selcuk Kebab trailer - report
Appendix 2 - Trailer image
Appendix 1.1 Scale Plan
Appendix 1.2 Photo of proposed trading site
Appendix 4 - Applicants reply to Trees and HS comments
LI policy reviews word doc
Appendix 3 - Summary of consultation objections and comments