Karl Hughes - Councillor for Doncaster ( Stainforth and Barnby Dun)

Councillor Karl Hughes

 Reform UK  Stainforth and Barnby Dun

Email: Karl.Hughes@doncaster.gov.uk

Council: Doncaster

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (Chair) Licensing Committee (Chair) Audit Hearings Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (Chair) Audit Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

19 meetings · Page 2 of 4

Licensing Sub-Committee Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Doncaster Council scheduled a meeting for Wednesday 22 October 2025, to discuss several licensing matters. The agenda included applications for new licenses, as well as reviews of existing licenses for Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers and vehicles. Some of the items were expected to be discussed in private session due to the confidential nature of the information.

October 22, 2025
Licensing Committee Chair

Licensing Committee - Friday, 26th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Committee of Doncaster Council was scheduled to meet on Friday, 26th September 2025, to discuss a new Statement of Licensing Policy. The main item for discussion was the Statement of Licensing Policy 2026, which the committee was asked to consider and recommend for adoption by the full council. The meeting was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of a prior meeting.

September 26, 2025
Audit Hearings Sub-Committee Committee Member

Audit Hearings Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Audit Hearings Sub-Committee of Doncaster Council met on Wednesday 24 September 2025. The meeting was scheduled to consider an Investigating Officer's report regarding complaints against Councillor Mark Broadhurst of Hatfield Town Council and City of Doncaster Council. The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to consider whether to exclude the public and press from the meeting.

September 24, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 6.00 pm

The Doncaster Council meeting on 18 September 2025 included discussion of a motion of no confidence in Mayor Ros Jones, which was not passed, as well as the approval of the Youth Justice Plan 2025/26 and noting the Health and Wellbeing Board's Annual Report 2024/25. Councillors also addressed public questions about flags on lampposts, the closure of Warmsworth Library, and IVF treatment availability.

September 18, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Chair

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 1.00 pm

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Doncaster Council met on Tuesday 16 September 2025 to consider an application for a new premises licence. Councillor Karl Hughes was scheduled to chair the meeting. Councillors Martin Greenhalgh, Howard Rimmer and Gerald Squire were also scheduled to be in attendance.

September 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

7 decisions · Page 1 of 2

2024-25 Quarter 4 Finance and Performance Improvement Report.

From: Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 5th September, 2025 10.00 am - September 05, 2025

...to approve and comment on the 2024-25 Quarter 4 Finance and Performance Improvement Report, including noting virements, allocations of block budgets, carry forwards, and the release and earmarking of specific reserves.

For Determination

Declarations of Interest, if any.

From: Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 10.00 am - June 18, 2025

Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

PLACE25 0083 - Disposal of 84, 86 and 88 Travis Gardens, Hexthorpe, Doncaster by way of auction.

From: Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 4th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 04, 2025

...to approve the disposal of 84, 86, and 88 Travis Gardens in Hexthorpe, Doncaster, by way of auction.

Recommendations Approved

CYP KIDS SEND Mediation C8117

From: Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 4th August, 2025 10.00 am - August 04, 2025

...to ensure consistent mediation services for families and allow time for a full procurement process, the final 12-month extension option for the existing contract with Kids mediation was approved, starting August 9th, 2025, with a plan for a service review and new procurement to begin in late August or early September 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 19

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 7