Agenda item

The Committee heard an update with regards to the Crime and Disorder Scrutiny Committee that had been held earlier in the week. This Committee existed so that it scrutinised the work of the Safer City Partnership. This partnership considered actions around crime and disorder in the city, and there were three priority areas for the year which focused on serious violence, antisocial behaviour and re-offending. During the discussion, it was asked how this work related the nighttime economy. The Late-Night Levy was brought to the attention of the Scrutiny Committee who were interested in obtaining more information on this. It was therefore agreed that the paper on the late-night levy would be sent to the Scrutiny Committee for information. It was also asked that the partnership continue to promote the levy so that businesses and the community are kept apprised to the benefits and how this is being used. Members noted that a paper with further information would be brought to the next Licensing Committee.

The Chairman asked that in the process of explaining the levy, it was important that the businesses that pay this understand why the levy exists and what it is used for. It was noted that it had been some time since premises were actively engaged and made aware of this, and the Chairman asked Officers to look at ways in which this can be achieved in this calendar year.