Agenda item

To agree the minutes of the meeting held on 22 October 2012 (copy attached).

The public minutes and summary of the meeting held on 22 October 2012 were approved as a correct record subject to the deletion of the third paragraph under the Delegated Decisions Pertaining to Premises Licences item, namely “A change to Appendix IV (page 49) was made as follows – there shall be no sale of alcohol on the roof terrace after 22.00 hours” being amended to read “A change could not be made to the condition at Appendix IV (page 49) but it was highlighted that the condition should have read there shall be no sale (rather than supply) of alcohol on the roof terrace after 22:00 hours”.

Matters Arising

Charity Collections

A discussion took place on the regulations regarding charity collections in licensed premises. It was noted that those persons collecting money from people in the City required a permit as set out under the regulations made under s.5 of the Police, Factories & c. Miscellaneous Act 1916, in respect of street collections.

A list of 43 charities which were permitted to collect charitable collections without a permit was tabled.

A discussion took place and Members expressed concern about bogus charitable collections taking place in the City. In response to a question by a Member it was pointed out that the enforcement of the regulations was for the City Police to take forward and not a matter for this Committee.

RESOLVED – That a resolution be sent to the Police Committee highlighting this Committee’s concerns and seeking a reassurance over enforcement of the regulations.