Decision Maker: Licensing and Planning Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 23, 2025

Purpose:

Content: ·       Councillor Coley proposed a motion to extend the Special Stress Area to include the entirety of Upper High Street and Waterloo Road. Councillor Geleit seconded the motion. The Committee voted (6 for and 4 against) and the motion was agreed. ·       Councillor Neale proposed that the Principal Licensing Officer is nominated and authorised to make amendments to the policy wording, in consultation with Chair and Vice Chair, in order to ensure the wording is sufficiently robust, prior to the public consultation commencement. Councillor Howells seconded the motion. The Committee unanimously agreed the motion. Following consideration, the Committee unanimously resolved to: (1)        Approve the draft Statement of Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 for consultation, subject to the agreed amendments.