Agenda item - Review of Licensing Panel hearings arrangements

Report of the Executive Director - Governance, People & Resources (copy attached).

RESOLVED –

1.     That the Committee delegate authority to the Executive Director - Governance, People & Resources after consultation with the Chair and group spokespersons to determine arrangements for Licensing Panel hearings until the next Licensing Committee in June 2022.

2.     That the Committee recommends that in exercising this authority the above officer takes into account all relevant factors including latest public health and government guidance and the need to ensure fair and transparent procedures in accordance with the Hearings Regulations 2005.