Agenda and draft 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 Councillors R H Adams, F S Broadley, H E Darling, J K Ford, F S Ghattoraya and C J R Martin.

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

Councillors C S Gore and J Kaufman substituted for Councillors H E Darling and C J R Martin respectively.

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

RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the previous meeting held on Thursday, 7 December 2023 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

For                  4

Against          0

Abstentions  1

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

None.

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.

Presentation of the Senior Strategic Development Manager

The Committee gave consideration to the presentation (as set out at pages 5 – 19 of the agenda reports pack) delivered by the Senior Strategic Development Manager which asked it to note the Licensing and Regulatory update for Q3 2023/24.

Councillor J Kaufman entered the meeting at 6:36pm.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The content of the presentation be noted.