Composition - 15 elected members

The delegated functions of the committee are to:

(a) Receive reports in respect of the operation of the ‘Licensing Reviews’ under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 and to receive reports in respect of all other licensing regimes which are the responsibility of the Council

(b) Determine applications for licences under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 in respect of which relevant representations have been received and not withdrawn

(c) To determine a review or variation of any licence under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005

(d) To recommend to full Council fees payable for all matters arising under the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 for which fees may be set

(e) To consider and make recommendations in relation to the making of Alcohol Consumption in Designated Public Places Orders under the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001

(f) Determine applications for Hackney Carriage and private hire drivers' licences where the applicant has failed to meet the criteria of being a fit and proper person 

(g) Determine an appeal from the decision of an authorised or delegated officer to suspend, revoke or refuse to renew any existing licence

(h) Determine any objections in relation to the fees payable to the Council in respect of any licensing application or registration

(i) Determine objections in relation to the fixing and variation of the table of fees relating to Hackney Carriages

(j) Establish sub-committees and to determine the procedures to be followed for hearings.