Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection seeking to clarify the guidance the Licensing Authority provides in relation to the requirement to advertise an application for a premises licence in a ‘local newspaper’ under section 17 (5) of the Licensing Act 2003 and Regulation 25 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Premises and Club Certificates) Regulations 2005.

The Chairman confirmed that the guidance had been reworded following comments from Members at the last Committee meeting. Members were happy with the new wording.

A Member highlighted the previous request of the Committee that large reports that have changed and require additional consultation should show track changes from the original document so that Members could clearly see what has changed and provide focused feedback. Members agreed that changes should also be explained in the covering report. The Chairman agreed that this should happen when changes were made to large documments.

RESOLVED – That Members agree the final text of the guidance on our website in relation to advertising in a local newspaper as per the requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.