Issue - meetings

Statement of Licensing Policy (Cllr Wayne Bridges)

 

 

Meeting: 23/12/2025 - CABINET (Item 12)

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Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That Cabinet, following due consideration of the consultation outcomes and committee comments, recommends to Full Council the adoption of the updated Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031.

 

Reasons for decision

 

The Cabinet Member for Community and Environment introduced a report following consultation on the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy, which was updated every five years.

 

Members were asked to recommend adoption of the revised policy for the period 2026–2030 by full Council. The Cabinet Member explained that the document formed part of the Council’s policy framework and that, since the last review in 2021, there had been only minor changes to legislation and guidance.

 

Updates were, therefore, limited, focusing on keeping the policy current and strengthening sections on environmental best practice, public safety and the protection of children from harm. The review had been informed by consultation and aimed to support resident-focused service delivery. Cabinet noted the report and agreed to recommend the updated policy to full Council.

 

Alternative options considered and rejected

 

None.

 

Relevant Select Committee

Residents’ Services

Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in)

This matter is not for call-in as a budget and policy framework document, ultimately considered by full Council as the decision-maker. This matter will now be referred to the full Council for decision.

Officer(s) to action

Daniel Ferrer

Directorate

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