The Head of Community Services has submitted a report which informs the Committee of the progress made by the Licensing Authority under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 during the last Council Year (April 2015 – March 2016).

Recommendation(s):  That the Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee resolves to:

1.         note the contents of the report; and

2.         make any comments and recommendations regarding the future work of the Licensing Function.

The Head of Community Services submitted a report detailing the progress made by the Licensing Authority under the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 during the last Council Year (April 2015 – March 2016).

The Licensing Manager presented the report.  He highlighted the positive working relationships that the Licensing Authority has established with a number of local and national Licensing organisations.  In particular he drew attention to the closer operational links that had been established with the local police and the positive interactions with local traders.

The Chair thanked the Licensing Manager and his team for their continuing success in building a strong and effective Licencing function.

The Licensing and Gambling Acts Committee resolved to note the contents of the report.