Agenda item - Annual Report of the Licensing Authority 2023-2024

RESOLVED:

1. That the committee noted the contents of this report.

2. That officers should continue to monitor trends of applications and illegal activity to inform future policy.

7.1 The Chair invited Jim Whitelegg to introduce the report.

7.2 Councillor O’Quinn was informed that:

·       Police are contacted each time a premises applies for a variation on their licence to reduce security numbers.

·       Every application is looked at and referred to an officer if action is needed.

·       It would be beneficial to do a police guided tour of the night time economy.

7.3Councillor Thomson was informed that large stand up premises offer a higher risk than smaller or seated venues.

7.4 Councillor Pickett was informed that the easing of restrictions from COVID consultation means that venues won’t have to apply for a variation to obtain a pavement license.

7.5Councillor Hill was informed that venues don’t need a gambling license to have up to 2 game machines with a £25 jackpot limit.

RESOLVED:

1. That the Committee noted the contents of this report.

2. That officers should continue to monitor trends of applications and illegal activity to inform future policy.