Purpose

Licensing Statement of
Principles (policy) 2026 – 2031sets out how Torbay Council
intends to apply the processes and procedures when exercising its
functions under the Licensing Act 2003.

Decision

That Cabinet
recommends to Council:
 
That the Licensing Act
Statement of Principles (Licensing Policy) 2026 to 2031, as set out
in Appendix 2 to the submitted report be adopted with effect from 7
January 2026.

Reasons for the decision

The Council has a
statutory obligation as prescribed under Section 5 (1) Licensing
Act 2003, which requires that the Licensing Authority publish a
statement and review and re-publish the same, at least every 5
years.

Alternative options considered

There are no other
options available, as the review of the Licensing Policy is a
statutory requirement under the Licensing Act 2003.