None.

Guidance on the procedure to be followed is attached.

The Council’s Street Trading Policy and Policy on the Relevance of Warnings, Offences, Cautions and Convictions are attached.

The Sub-Committee noted the procedure for the hearings, the street trading policy, and the policy on the relevance of warnings, offences, cautions and convictions.

Recommendation: that the minutes of the meeting of 22 July 2024are approved as a true and accurate record.

The Sub-Committee resolved to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 22 July 2024 as a true and accurate record.

To consider the street trading application for Lucy Hedges and reach a decision.

The Head of Planning and Regulations had submitted a report to inform the determination of Ms Lucy Hedges (Full of Beans) street trading application.

Lucy Hedges (applicant), Jack Richens (partner) and Matthew Stead, Senior Licensing Officer, joined the meeting.

The Chair outlined the hearing procedures and requested that all attendees introduce themselves.

The Senior Licensing Officer presented a summary of the report, stating that Ms Hedge's application was for Peripatetic Street Trading. The proposed trading unit being a purpose built converted tricycle with a coffee machine selling coffee and edible goods. The application was for a mode of street trading that did not comply with Peripatetic Street Trading as defined by the Street Trading Policy. For this reason, the Sub-Committee was asked to determine the application and whether it wished to make an exception.

He stated that the application involved five trading locations detailed in paragraph 5 and appendix 2 of the submitted report. It was highlighted that the proposed locations had not been previously occupied, and that the proposed period of operation for four of the five locations would exceed the twenty minute maximum time for a peripatetic trader to trade in a location. It was noted that this would be a considerable change in policy.

The Sub-Committee was advised that the application was referred for the consideration of the panel as it did not comply with the Council's current Street Trading policy, however it was the policy of the Council to determine all street trading applications.

In response to questions from the Sub-Committee, the Licensing Officer made the following points:

• Attempts were made to contact the leisure provider regarding the application, however, no response was received. The leisure provider had the opportunity to respond during the consultation period.
• The Sub-Committee could grant Ms Hedges a peripatetic licence and the period of operation not to exceed twenty minutes or a static consent specifying a single location and defined times.
• A consent may not be granted for more than the proposed days and times being applied for. However, the panel may reduce them if minded to do so.
• The applicant could submit additional applications for other licences in the future.
• If the applicant wished to extend trading hours beyond the granted licence, they would need to go through the application process again, including a consultation period before determination by the Sub-Committee.

Ms Hedges was invited to address the Sub-Committee. She stated that she had been a long-term resident and works as a teaching assistant at a local school. She planned to use 100% compostable packaging and source supplies from local businesses. She expressed a preference for a peripatetic licence with special dispensation for two hours at specific locations, particularly Redbridge Park and Ride, and proposed trading during early morning hours. She emphasized that her setup would be safe, stable, and considerate of the environment, and she believed there was strong local demand for her coffee service.

The Chair noted that this was the first time they had encountered such an  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

If the Sub-Committee wishes to exclude the press and the public from the meeting during consideration of any aspects of the preceding or following agenda items it will be necessary for the Sub-Committee to pass a resolution in accordance with the provisions of Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 specifying the grounds on which their presence could involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in specific paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act if and so long, as in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

The Sub-Committee resolved that under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972  the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the remaining items of business on the grounds that their presence would involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in Paragraph 3 of  Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.

The Sub-Committee considered matters relating to Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle licensing in private.

To consider the confidetial report and reach a decision.

The Executive Director for Communities and People had submitted a report to inform the determination of an application to drive Private Hire Vehicles in the City.

The Sub-Committee was advised that the application had been withdrawn by the applicant prior to the meeting.

As a result, no decision was required for this application.

To consider the confidential report and reach a decision.

The Executive Director for Communities and People had submitted a report to inform the determination of an applicant’s suitability to continue to drive Private Hire Vehicles in the City.

The General Purposes Licensing Casework Sub-Committee resolved to:

• Adjourn the consideration of the application until the next available meeting of the Sub-Committee.

To consider the confidential report and reach a decision.

The Executive Director for Communities and People had submitted a report to inform the determination of an applicant’s suitability to continue to drive Private Hire Vehicles in the City.

The General Purposes Licensing Casework Sub-Committee resolved to:

• Adjourn the consideration of the application until the next available meeting of the Sub-Committee.

Recommendation: that the confidential minutes of the meeting of 22 July 2024 are approved as a true and accurate record.

The Sub-Committee resolved to approve the confidential minutes of the meeting held on 22 July 2024 as a true and accurate record.

The dates of future meetings (if required) are:

·             14 October 2024 (B)

·             26 November 2024 (C)

·             17 December 2024 (D)

·             13 January 2025 (A)

·             18 February 2025 (B)

·             10 March 2025 (C)

·             14 April 2025 (D)

The dates of future meetings were noted.