Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Deputy Chief Executive, (copy enclosed).

The Council considered the report of the Deputy Chief Executive seeking Members’ adoption of the reviewed Statement of Licensing Policy 2025 / 2030 (attached as Appendix A to the report), made as required under the Licensing Act 2005 (the Act).

The report set out the requirement on the Council (as a Licensing Authority) under the Act to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy (the Policy). The Policy outlined the Council’s general approach to upholding the licensing objectives when making sections under the Act.

It was noted that the Licensing Committee had considered the revised Policy and since then a public consultation had taken place. Responses were received from three consultees and the details of these were set out in the report.

The Chairperson moved the recommendation as set out in the report and this was duly seconded.

Councillor M F L Durham raised a query relating to Essex Outdoors, based at Bradwell, and licenses for its boats and boat operators. It was confirmed that Officers would pick this up outside of the meeting.

Councillor A S Fluker declared an interest in this item of business as he was a harbour commissioner.

RESOLVED that the Statement of Licensing Policy 2025 – 2030 be adopted.