Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered the report of the Interim Director of Consumer Protection and Market Operations concerning the annual review of fees for those premises

requiring a licence under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 as a sex establishment for 2019/20.

A Member questioned whether there was justification for the increases to the fees, excepting the training of staff, as there had been no activity for Sexual Entertainment Venues (SEVs) in the City. It was noted that paragraph 8 provided the factors taken into account and Members hoped that a higher fee would discourage SEV applications coming to the City.

A Member highlighted the importance of being clear and transparent regarding all fees and did not feel the factors were a full justification for the increases when compared to the proposed fees concerning gambling. It was noted that the fees had increased in the previous item; however, they were now at the maximum level. All other Members approved the proposed fees.

RESOLVED – That Members agree the proposed fees for 2019/20 as set out in Appendix 1.