Agenda and minutes

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Contact: Donna Cope, Democratic Services Officer  Tel: 01902 554452 Email:  donna.cope@wolverhampton.gov.uk

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1.

Apologies for absence

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There were no apologies for absence.

 

2.

Declarations of interest

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There were no declarations of interest made.

 

3.

Minutes of previous meeting pdf icon PDF 304 KB

[To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 10 November 2021 as a correct record].

 

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Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Statutory Licensing Committee held on 10 November 2021 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair.

 

4.

Matters arising

[To discuss any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting].

 

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There were no matters arising.

 

5.

Minutes - 17 November 2021 - Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee pdf icon PDF 129 KB

[To approve the minutes of the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 17 November 2021 as a correct record].

 

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Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 17 November 2021 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair.

 

6.

Minutes - 17 November 2021 - Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee pdf icon PDF 222 KB

[To approve the minutes of the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 17 November 2021 as a correct record].

 

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Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 17 November 2021 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair.

 

7.

Minutes - 7 December 2021 - Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee pdf icon PDF 222 KB

[To approve the minutes of the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 7 December 2021 as a correct record].

 

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Resolved:

That the minutes of the meeting of the Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee held on 7 December 2021 be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair.

 

8.

Review of Fees and Charges under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 for the year 2022-2023 pdf icon PDF 136 KB

[To approve the proposed schedule of fees for the year 2022-2023]

 

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Chris Howell, Commercial Regulation Manager, presented a report outlining the proposed fees and charges under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 for the year 2022-2023.

 

The Commercial Regulation Manager reported that the fees and charges remained the same as last year, and the payment plans, introduced to assist businesses that had been adversely affected by Covid-19, would continue.

 

Councillor Inston moved the recommendations. Councillor Muston seconded the recommendations.

 

Resolved:

That Members of the Statutory Licensing Committee:

  1. Noted the non-discretionary fees and charges set by statute in relation to the Licensing Act 2003.
  2. Approved the fees and charges in relation to the Gambling Act 2005 with effect from 1 April 2022 over which the Council has fee setting powers.
  3. Noted other fees and charges for permits set by the Secretary of State in relation to the Gambling Act 2005 over which the Council has no local control.

 

9.

Consultation: Relaxation Of Licensing Hours For The Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

[To receive a verbal update]  

 

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Chris Howell, Commercial Regulation Manager, presented a verbal report on the consultation: Relaxation of licensing hours for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

 

The Commercial Regulation Manager outlined the Government proposals to make a licensing hours order under section 172 of the Licensing Act 2003 which would extend opening hours from 11pm to 1am on Thursday 2 June, Friday 3 June, Saturday 4 June and Sunday 5 June 2022 for the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises and the provision of regulated entertainment in licensed premises.

 

Members welcomed the proposals, and the Commercial Regulation Manager would submit a response on behalf of the Statutory Licensing Committee.

 

Councillor Page moved the recommendations. Councillor Muston seconded the recommendations.

 

Resolved:

That Members of the Statutory Licensing Committee:

1.    Supported the proposed relaxation of licensing hours for Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.