Agenda and minutes

To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

An apology for absence was received from Councillor J K Chohan.

To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules.

None.

Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'.

None.

To read, confirm and approve the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on 21 September 2023 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively.

None.

To read, confirm and note the Action List arising from the previous meeting.

There was no action list arising from the previous meeting.

Presentation of the Senior Strategic Development Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the presentation (as set out on pages 6 – 18 of the agenda reports pack) delivered by the Senior Strategic Development Manager which asked it to note the Licensing and Regulatory update for Q2 2023/24.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The content of the presentation be noted.

Report of the Licensing Enforcement Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendices (as set out on pages 19 – 103 of the agenda reports pack) which asked it agree changes to the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy.

It was moved by Councillor R H Adams, seconded by the Chair and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT

(i)       The proposed Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Policy (2023) (provided at Appendix 3) be approved; and

(ii)      Delegated authority be given to the Head of Law and Democracy and the Senior Strategic Development Manager to determine, interpret and apply the Policy for all relevant matters.