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Temporary Event Notices

The Assistant Director Environmental Health & Public Protection informed the Committee that guidance around Temporary Event Notices had now changed so that a single premises could now apply for up to fifteen Temporary Event Notices in one year. It had previously been just twelve.

Camden Council – Late Night Levy

The Assistant Director Environmental Health & Public Protection reported that Camden Council were the latest Local Authority to adopt the Late Night Levy which they would be introducing as of April 2016.

Debate – 10 year anniversary of the Licensing Act

The Chairman commented on the success of the debate held at Mansion House to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Licensing Act on 25 November 2015. The Chairman reported that the Panel had been formed of four excellent speakers with the debate attended by over 100 guests from the licensing trade and from neighbouring boroughs.

The Chairman went on to thank the Licensing Department for their assistance in organising and overseeing the event. She added that she had since received lots of positive feedback on the event from across London.

London Licensing Forum

The Chairman reported that the City Corporation were facilitating the London licensing Forum whose first meeting would take place on 6 April 2016. The Forum would be attended by Chairmen, Deputy Chairmen, and Principal Licensing Officers from across London. The Forum was designed to enable authorities across London to share best practice and to discuss common issues. It was also envisaged that it would encourage better communication and engagement across boroughs.

The Chairman reported that local licensing fees would be the main ‘headline’ for the first meeting.

Institute of Licensing – Jeremy Allen Award

The Assistant Director Environmental Health & Public Protection reported that the Chairman of the Licensing Committee had recently been one of three finalists nominated to receive the Institute of Licensing’s Jeremy Allen Award for special recognition/excellence in licensing. The Chairman reported that, whilst she had not won the award on the night, it had been a fantastic evening. She had been extremely surprised but grateful to be nominated by the City’s Licensing Department.