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, H E Darling and C D Kozlowski.

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

Councillor C S Gore substituted for Councillor H E Darling.

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 19 June 2025 be taken as read, confirmed and approved.

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.

Report of the Senior Strategic Development Manager and the Licensing Enforcement Officer

The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out at pages 5 – 40 of the agenda reports pack) which presented the draft Statement of Gambling Policy (2025-2028) for recommendation to Full Council for final approval.

It was moved by the Vice-Chair, seconded by Councillor J Kaufman, and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

i)            The Draft Statement of Gambling Policy (2025- 2028) be recommended to Full Council for approval, subject to any amendments arising from the consultation process; and

ii)           The delegated authority be granted to the Chief Finance Officer / Section 151 Officer to consider any other amendments as may be necessary in consultation with the Chair of Licensing & Regulatory Committee.

Report of the Selective Licensing Team Leader

Councillor C S Gore entered the meeting at 6:39pm and Councillor S S Athwal entered the meeting at 6:42pm.

The Committee gave consideration to the report (as set out at pages 41 – 49 of the agenda reports pack) which provided Members with information regarding the outcomes, successes and challenges faced by the Selective Licensing Scheme (2020-2025).

It was moved by the Vice-Chair, seconded by Councillor J Kaufman, and

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

The content of the report be noted and recommended for final approval by Full Council.