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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Beynon, Chicken, Humphrey, Seymour, Wallace and P Soderquest. |
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Minutes: The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on Wednesday 15 June 2022, as circulated be confirmed as a true record and signed by the Chair. |
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REPORTS OF THE DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND PUBLIC PROTECTION 4.1 GAMBLING ACT
The Statement of Principles Policy for the Gambling Act 2005 is due for review and officers seek approval for the formal consultation process to commence.
4.2 TRADING STANDARDS UPDATE
Members will be provided with a presentation.
Additional documents: Minutes: 07.1 GAMBLING ACT
Members were advised of a proposed consultation regarding the Statement of Principles Policy and approval was sought to consult on the proposed Statement of Principles for the Gambling Act 2005.
There had been no notable changes in the regulations issued by the Secretary of State or guidance by the Gambling Commission that materially affected the current Statement of Principles.
As significant changes to the policy had been carried out in 2015, officers were not proposing any significant changes to the current policy and to seek views of consultees as to whether any changes were required. The current statement was attached as Appendix A to the report.
RESOLVED that the content of the report and intention to undertake consultation be noted.
07.2 TRADING STANDARDS UPDATE
Laura Brooks, Trading Standards and Animal Health Manager shared a presentation with members which provided information on under age restricted sales and illicit tobacco products. (Presentation attached to the signed minutes).
Following the presentation, the following information was given in response to questions:-
The officer was thanked for her presentation.
RESOLVED that the information was noted. |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 20 December 2022 Minutes: RESOLVED that the next meeting of the Licensing Committee will be held on Tuesday 20 December 2022. |