REPORT TO FULL COUNCIL: STATEMENT OF LICENSING POLICY
September 16, 2026 Council (Other) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Council approved the Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 on 16 September 2026.
The Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning re-designated the Marylebone Neighbourhood Forum for a further five years and authorised the Director of Policy and Strategy to publish a designation notice on 16 July 2026.
Frances O'Rourke, Executive Director – Environment & Communities, decided on 23 June 2026 to rely on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee and not require a Performance Bond for the Highways and Public Realm Contract.
The Cabinet Member for Value for Money & Finance approved the write-off of debts over £100,000 on 03 June 2026.
The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved a 100% rental contribution to Queen's Park Community Council for a five-year lease of the Beethoven Centre on 15 July 2026.
The Cabinet Member for Adults and Health approved the direct award of a contract to Carers Network Westminster for the Carers Hub service from 1 May 2025 to 31 August 2026 on 28 July 2026.
Full council record
Decision
Council approved the following recommendation:
The Lord Mayor put the recommendation of the report to the vote and on a show of hands declared the recommendation approved.
RESOLVED: That the Council adopt the Statement of Licensing Policy 2026.
Reason for Decisions:
Responsibility for adopting the Statement of Licensing Policy rests with Full Council as part of the Council's Policy Framework.
Related Meeting
Council - Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 7.00 pm on September 16, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | James Crosbie |