Agenda item

Joint report of the Chamberlain and the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee received the report of the Chamberlain and Comptroller informing Members of the annual submission of the revenue budgets overseen by the Licensing Committee.

Members were informed that the business priorities for the forthcoming year included the introduction of a Late Night Levy for certain premises if agreed by Members. This had not been reflected in the budget changes presented in this report, as the financial implications were dependent on the option chosen. Further one-off costs of £10,000 for the purchase of new software for online applications were included in the 2013/14 latest approved budget.

RESOLVED: That Members:

• reviewed the provisional 2014/15 revenue budget to ensure that it

reflected the Committee’s objectives and approved the budget

for submission to the Finance Committee; and

• authorised the Chamberlain, in consultation with the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, to revise these budgets to allow for further implications arising from potential budget developments including the introduction of a Late Night Levy, review of premises licence fee structure to ensure full cost recovery, and changes in respect of recharges.