Decision details

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

1.      Agrees to a public consultation for the draft Street Trading policy, Markets Policy, Statement of Licensing policy and Statement of Gambling Policy.

2.      Notes that a further report will be submitted to Cabinet, post consultation, highlighting any consultation responses for Cabinet to consider for inclusion in the final policies.

3.      Notes that the Licensing and Gambling Policies should be referred to full Council.

Reasons for decision

Cabinet agreed to review four key licensing policies, in accordance with legislative requirements but also how they could be improved to make such regulatory processes more efficient and customer-friendly.

Permission was granted by Members to undertake a six week public consultation on updated drafts of the Street Trading & Markets Policies and Statements of Licensing and Gambling Policies. It was noted that the Statements of Licensing and Gambling Policies were deemed Policy Framework documents under the Council's Constitution and would therefore, ultimately require referral back from Cabinet to full Council

Alternative options considered and rejected

Cabinet could have decided not to review the Policies but the Council would then not meet its statutory obligations in this respect.

Officers to action:

Claire Freeman, Stephanie Waterford - Residents Services

Classification: Public

The report and any background papers relating to this decision by the Cabinet are available to view on the Council's website or by visiting the Civic Centre, Uxbridge.