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 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

AH26-01 CMR Procurement Strategy - Bi-Borough Sexual Health Promotion Prevention and Support Servic.pdf
AH26-01 Appendix 1 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
CE26-01 Appendix.pdf
CE26-01 CMR.pdf
OFF26-100- Carlton Dene Rights of Light Deeds of Release and Compensation.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
OFF26-86.pdf
OFF26-97.pdf
GP26-04 Cabinet Member Report.pdf
Appendix A - Revised Statement of Licensing Policy.pdf
Appendix C - Revised Good Operator Guidance.pdf
Appendix D - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Appendix B - Consultation Report.pdf
4. Record of Officer Executive Decision - Healthy Communities Fund.pdf
OFF26-93-Crisis Fund Scheme Grant to North Paddington Food Bank.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Sep 2026
Effective from22 Aug 2026
Plan published23 Oct 2026
Lead officerJon Lock