Agenda item - Statement of Licensing Policy amendments Due to Revised Legislation and Guidance

Report of Head of Law (copy attached)

6.1       The Committee considered a report of the Head of Law in relation to amendments to the Statement of Licensing Policy due to revised legislation and guidance. The changes to the Licensing Act 2003 following the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 which came into force on 25 April 2012, and revised guidance from the Home Office had been issued the reflect these changes.

6.2             RESOLVED – That the Committee:

a)     Notes the proposed amendments to the Statement of Licensing Policy as summarised at Appendix A.

b)     Authorises the Head of Regulatory Services to carry out a minimal consultation with statutory consultees and report back to Full Council without the need for the Committee to receive a further report unless significant responses following consultation are received and further substantial amendments to the policy are proposed.