Statement of Licensing Policy 2026
September 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning (Cabinet member) 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 Cabinet Member for Growth and Planning approved the revised Statement of Licensing Policy for consideration by Full Council 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 Adults and Health approved the procurement strategy for Sexual Health Promotion, Prevention and Support Services on 10 June 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Public Health to award the contract and any permitted extension.
The Executive Director – Environment & Communities relied on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee and did not exercise the option to require a Performance Bond for the Highways and Public Realm Contract on 23 June 2026.
The Deputy Chief Executive and Bi-borough Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health approved an increase in the grant amount for the Healthy Communities Fund by approximately £470,000, allocated £70,000 to procure a partner for programme development, and £30,000 for evaluation on 24 November 2025.
The Executive Director of Finance and Resources approved a grant of £650,000 to North Paddington Food Bank for the Westminster Crisis Payment Scheme on 17 July 2026. Authority was delegated to the Financial Inclusion Lead to approve minor operational amendments to the scheme documentation.
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
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Plan published | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Lead officer | Jon Lock |