Agenda item

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 has managed the Committee’s deliberations with a fair and firm hand to ensure that the Committee executed its duties in a competent manner. 

FINALLY, in congratulating their former Chairman upon a most successful term of office, his colleagues wish to thank him for his enthusiasm and commitment and to express that with continued good health and happiness the hope that he can continue to serve the City Corporation for many years to come.

Deputy Edward Lord thanked his colleagues for their support over the time he served as Chairman and wished both Members and officers well for the future. 

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS

The Chairman welcomed Deputy John Barker, Michael Hudson, Jamie Ingham Clark, Tom Sleigh and Judith Pleasance to the Committee and thanked Deputy Doug Barrow, Deputy Revd Stephen Haines, Dr Peter Hardwick, Stephen Quilter, Jeremy Simons and Simon Walsh for their contributions to the work of the Committee.