The Licensing Committee is responsible for overseeing the council's functions related to licensing and registration under various UK acts, including the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005. It considers and recommends the adoption and revision of the Statement of Licensing Policy and advises on the preparation and content of the Statement of Gambling Policy. The committee also discharges delegated licensing functions, appoints licensing sub-committees, and determines relevant policies unless they must be decided by the full council. Its decisions directly impact businesses and individuals seeking licenses and registrations within Doncaster.