Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Jimmy Brookes.

At this point in the meeting, Members were asked to disclose any relevant interests. The following interests were disclosed:

• Councillor Andrew Leonard asked it be noted that he was a personal licence holder and a Magistrate.

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

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

·       Councillor George Horton asked it be noted that he was a Magistrate.

To confirm the Open and Exempt Minutes of the General Licensing Meeting held on 26 January 2026 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held at the rising of the Annual General Meeting held on 20 May 2026.

RESOLVED

That the Open and Exempt Minutes of the General Licensing Meeting held on 26 January 2026 and the Minutes of the Special Meeting held at the rising of the Annual General Meeting held on 20 May 2026 be 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).

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).

Report of the Group Manager Public Protection.

(Confidential Report and Appendices)

A lunch break will take place after this item.

An exempt report was submitted by the Group Manager Public Protection which enabled Members to consider the application for an animal activity licence for boarding of dogs.

RESOLVED

That the animal activity licence for boarding of dogs be refused as set out in the Exempt minute.

The Meeting adjourned for a break at 12.25pm and reconvened at 1.00pm.

Report of the Group Manager Public Protection.

(Confidential Report and Appendices)

An exempt report was submitted by the Group Manager Public Protection which enabled Members to consider the application for the renewal of an animal activity licence for boarding of dogs and cats.

RESOLVED

That the animal activity licence for animal boarding be renewed as set out in the Exempt minute.