Statement of Licensing Policy 2026

September 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the revised Statement of Licensing Policy for Full Council consideration and adoption, and the Good Operator Guidance, on 15 September 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to update and maintain the Guidance.

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Council Reform approved the appropriation of 27 Social Rent Units within West End Gate Block H from the general fund to the Housing Revenue Account for housing purposes on 6 May 2026. Authority was delegated to the Executive Director for Regeneration, Economy and Planning to record the appropriation and make necessary accounting adjustments.

The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development approved the proposed fees for monitoring Biodiversity Net Gain on 21 April 2026. These fees are intended to recover costs associated with monitoring and reporting over a 30-year period.

The Cabinet Member for City Management approved continued participation in the London multi-Borough rental e-scooter trial until May 2028 on 11 September 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Strategic Transport and Connectivity to agree the extension and enter into necessary legal agreements.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the charge to card payers using a commercial credit or debit card, based on the Council's average actual commercial card processing costs, on 17 September 2026. This decision extends the application of these charges to all relevant service areas processing credit/debit payments.

Full council record

Decision

Summary of Decision

The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning has approved the recommendation of the revised Statement of Licensing Policy to Full Council for consideration and adoption, and the Good Operator Guidance. Authority is delegated to the Director of Public Protection and Licensing to update and maintain the Guidance.

Reasons for Decision

The Council is required under the Licensing Act 2003 to review and publish a Statement of Licensing policy at least every five-years. The current Statement of Licensing Policy must be reviewed and published before 1 October 2026.

Supporting Documents

FCR26-17 Appendix A Block H Red Line Plan.pdf
PED26-11 Appendix A - Charges from other London local authorities.pdf
FCR26-17 CMR West End Gate Block H - Appropriation of Social Rent Units to the HRA.pdf
PED26-11 CMR Biodiversity Net Gain Monitoring Charge.pdf
Cabinet Member Report - Rental E-Scooter Trial - Future Arragements.pdf
VFM26-16 Commercial Card Recharge.pdf
GP26-04 Cabinet Member Report.pdf
Appendix A - Revised Statement of Licensing Policy.pdf
Appendix B - Consultation Report.pdf
Appendix C - Revised Good Operator Guidance.pdf
Appendix D - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Sep 2026
Effective from29 Apr 2026