Issue - meetings

To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 30.

The Committee proceeded to elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No.30.

Deputy Edward Lord, the Immediate Past Chairman, exercised his right to be Deputy Chairman and was duly elected.

LATE CHAIRMAN – VOTE OF THANKS

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY –

THAT the Members of this Committee take great pleasure in expressing to

DEPUTY EDWARD LORD OBE JP

their sincere gratitude and appreciation for the extraordinary dedication he has shown in all aspects of work of this Committee and the exemplary manner in which he has presided over their proceedings during the last three years as the Chairman of the Licensing Committee.

HE has been very active in the work of the Committee and has shown great leadership in steering the Committee through a period of change in legislation affecting licensed premises, including the provision of a new licensing regime for Sexual Entertainment Venues, the introduction of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and the Live Music Act 2012. 

Under Mr Lord’s chairmanship, the City Corporation through its Licensing Committee undertook its responsibilities as a licensing authority with diligence and vision, evidenced in the thorough review of the City Corporation’s Statements of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act and of its Licensing Principles under the Gambling Act.

HE has shown exceptional foresight in promoting the introduction of a ground-breaking Code of Practice and a risk matrix for licensed premises and the comprehensive Pool of Conditions list for use in Premises Licences.

During his tenure, over fifty licensing hearings took place, including eight reviews, and he paid particular attention to improving the format of Licensing (Hearing) Sub Committee reports.  He also showed an active interest in the Olympic preparedness of licensed premises in the City ahead of the London 2012 Games.

Throughout his term of office, Edward Lord

To elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 30.

The Committee proceeded to elect a Deputy Chairman in accordance with Standing Order No. 30.

The Town Clerk read out a list of Members eligible to serve and Michael Hudson, being the only Member indicating his willingness to serve, was duly elected Deputy Chairman for the ensuing year.

The Chairman welcomed Professor John Lumley, Patrick Streeter, Chris Hayward, Graham Packham, Ian Seaton, Angela Starling, Mark Wheatley, Karina Dostalova, Deputy Wendy Mead, Deputy Edward Lord, Ibthayhaj Gani and Tom Hoffman.

The Chairman thanked Deputy John Bennett, Mark Boleat, Nigel Challis, Stella Currie, Alex Deane, Peter Dunphy, Deputy Bill Fraser, Pauline Halliday, Michael Henderson-Begg, Deputy Henry Jones, Michael Page and John Spanner for their contribution to the Committee.