Licensing Act 2003 Committee

Also see Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee.

Members of the Committee

Conservative x 7
Councillors Fox**, Galbraith, Gilmour, Mole*, Parsons, Pickering, Wilkinson

Liberal Democrat x 2
Councillors Hardy, Knight

Independent x 1
Councillor Suggit

* Denotes Chairman
** Denotes Vice-Chairman

Contact: Julie Pledger - Democratic Services - 01482 39(3211)

Liz Russell - Democratic Services - 01482 39(3330)

• Map showing route to County Hall, Beverley.

• Dates of next Licensing Act 2003 Committee meetings.

Delegated Functions - Advisory

1. To make recommendations via The Cabinet to the Council as 'licensing authority' on a Statement of Licensing Policy, Gambling Statement of Principles and policy not to permit casinos and any subsequent review thereof.

2. To refer to the Council any matter where the Licensing Act 2003 Committee is unable to discharge a function delegated to it because of the number of Members unable to take part in the consideration or discussion of any matter or vote on any question in respect of it.

Delegated Functions

1. To exercise all the functions of the 'licensing authority' under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005, except the approval of the Statement of Licensing Policy and Gambling Statement of Principles.

2. To determine fee levels as required under the Gambling Act 2005.

3. To determine the terms of reference and delegated powers of the Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee as required by the Licensing act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005.

4. To determine which functions under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 should be delegated to officers.

5. To receive regular reports on decisions made by officers under delegated powers with regard to applications under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 so that the Committee can maintain an overview of the general situation.

6. To receive reports from time to time when appropriate on the needs of the local tourist economy.

7. To provide reports of the employment situation in the area and the need for new investment and employment where appropriate.

8. To provide regular reports to the Planning Committee on the situation regarding licensed premises in the area.

9. To determine the procedures to be followed at Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee hearings.