The meeting focused on procedural matters related to the Licensing Committee, including the appointment of subcommittees and delegations to officers. Key decisions included the approval of Councillor Colin Davis to fill a vacancy on Licensing Committee B and the arrangement of mandatory training for him.

Appointment of Licensing Subcommittees and Delegations to Officers

Yvonne Witchell, Senior Licensing Officer, presented reports on the procedural functions of the Licensing Committee. The committee discussed the membership of the licensing subcommittees following the annual meeting of the Council on May 15, 2024. It was proposed to continue with the existing arrangements of two panels of seven members each, chaired by the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the Licensing Committee where possible. In cases where the chair or vice-chair are unavailable, a chair will be elected from those in attendance.

Councillor Colin Davis was proposed to fill a vacancy on Licensing Committee B, previously occupied by Councillor Rob Smith. This proposal was moved by Councillor Bair and seconded by Councillor Kratz, and subsequently agreed upon by the members. Councillor Davis expressed his appreciation and noted that he would undergo mandatory training on Monday, June 3, to fully participate in future meetings.

Apologies for Absence

Apologies were received from Councillors Kern, Stephen Easterbrook, and Bennet.

Declarations of Interest

There were no declarations of interest.

Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned with a reminder that members need to attend the new appointment for the Licensing Act 2003 committee at 10 am. The chair emphasized the importance of not starting the next meeting earlier to accommodate any public observers.