Agenda item

Report of the Remembrancer.

 A report of the Remembrancer summarised the provisions in the Deregulation Bill that were most relevant to this Committee. The report explained that in relation to the Bill the main points of interest included:

·          Imposing an obligation on non-economic regulators to have regard to promoting economic growth;

·          Liberalising rules relating to Temporary Event licensing; and

·          Changing the duration of a personal alcohol sales licence

The Remembrancer explained that the Bill proposed an increase in the maximum number of Temporary Event Notices (TENs) which could be applied for from 12 to 15 per year. There was a proposal to revoke the requirement to renew personal alcohol sales licences and for them to instead continue indefinitely. There was also a proposal to liberalise late night refreshment licensing to give powers to licensing authorities the powers to exempt the sale of hot food and drink without obtaining a late night licence in certain circumstances.

In response to a question from a Member, the Remembrancer explained that the Bill has had various amendments but not in relation to the above points.

It was agreed that the Licensing Department would arrange training courses for Members relating to personal licence holders and licensing practitioners. Members would also be advised about any other training sessions relating to the Night Time Economy

RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted.