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Licensing and Regulatory Committee - From June 2020 - Monday, 2 November 2026
The Licensing and Regulatory Committee was scheduled to consider minutes from previous meetings and an application for a private hire vehicle driver's licence. The committee was also scheduled to receive updates on decisions made by the Executive Director of City Development under delegated powers.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Authority - Monday, 2 November 2026
We are still collecting agendas, minutes, recordings, and decision notices from the council website for this meeting.
Economic Prosperity Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 3 November 2026
The Economic Prosperity Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss the performance of the council's business centres, review the Adult Skills and Employment Strategy, and consider its work programme for the upcoming year. The committee will also be presented with the Executive's Notice of Key Decisions.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 4 November 2026
The Licensing Sub-Committee of Sunderland Council is scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for BoyleSports, located at Units 3 & 4 (16a and 18), The Green, Southwick, Sunderland. The committee is expected to review representations made against the application, primarily from the Director of Public Health, concerning potential impacts on crime, disorder, and the protection of vulnerable individuals.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 4 November 2026
We do not yet have any information about the planned agenda for this meeting.
Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee - Thursday, 5 November 2026
The Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee is scheduled to discuss updates on the council's cyber security and IT systems. The committee will also consider a request for delegates to attend the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny Annual Conference and review the annual scrutiny work programme for 2026/27.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Friday, 6 November 2026
The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for 88 Ryhope Road, Sunderland. The application seeks permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises, with proposed operating hours that have generated significant public interest and objections.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Monday, 9 November 2026
The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider an application for a premises licence for The Hideout, located at 23 Fawcett Street, Sunderland. The committee will review representations from Northumbria Police and Sunderland City Council's Environmental Health department regarding the proposed operating hours and conditions.
Education (Appointment of Governors) Panel - Wednesday, 11 November 2026
We do not yet have any information about the planned agenda for this meeting.
Council - Wednesday, 11 November 2026
We do not yet have any information about the planned agenda for this meeting.