It was noted that, in accordance with Regulation 13 of the Local Government (Committees and Political Groups) Regulations 1990, notice had been given that Councillor Billy Brookes had been appointed to the Committee in place of Councillor Danny Brookes, for this Meeting only.

At this point in the meeting, Members were asked to disclose any relevant

interests. The following interests were disclosed:

•       Councillor Cullen asked it be noted that he was a personal licence holder.

•       Councillor Macey asked it be noted that he was a personal licence holder and, in relation to Item 5, he was a personal friend of the family so he would leave the meeting for that item.

•       Councillor Leonard asked it be noted that he was a personal

licence holder.

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 13 March 2023 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held at the rising of the Annual General Meeting held on 24 May 2023.

The Open Minutes of the General Licensing Committee Meeting held on 13th March 2023 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held at the rising of the Annual General Meeting held on 24 May 2023 were agreed as a correct record.

That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that, if they were present, there could be disclosed exempt information as defined at paragraphs 1, 2 and 7 of Part 1 of the Schedule 12A of the Act (as Amended).

It was proposed and seconded that the public and press be excluded from the meeting.

RESOLVED

That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items on the grounds that, if they were present, there could be disclosed exempt information as defined at paragraphs 1, 2 and 7 of Part 1 of the Schedule 12A of the Act (as Amended).

N.B. Councillor Macey left the meeting at 2:04pm.

Report of the Group Manager Public Protection.

(Confidential Appendix A).

A report was presented regarding the Council’s Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver – Rapid Response Procedure. The report and attached appendix were considered in Exempt Session.

Following which it was

RESOLVED:

That the summary set out at the Confidential Appendix A of the report be noted.

N.B. Councillor Macey returned to the meeting at 2:10pm.

Report to follow.

An Exempt Report was presented on a Review of Animal Welfare Licence (Dog Boarding).

Following which it was

RESOLVED:

That the decision highlighted within the Exempt Minute be approved.

Confidential report of the Group Manager Public Protection.

An Exempt report was presented regarding a review of a Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicle Driver Licence.

Following which it was

RESOLVED:

That the decision highlighted within the Exempt Minute be approved.

The programmed date for the next Meeting of this Committee was noted as 18 September 2023.