Linda Albon

Housing Enforcement Section 113 Agreement

From: Cabinet - Monday, 13th July, 2026 2.00 pm - July 13, 2026

To recommend to Council to approve entry into a Section 113 agreement with Cambridgeshire County Council to assist delivery of the Council’s approved Housing Enforcement Policy for Fenland.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to Outside Bodies

From: Cabinet - Monday, 15 June 2026 - 4.00 pm - June 15, 2026

To enable Cabinet to review and agree the list of outside bodies and nomination for representatives on those organisations for 2026/27.

Recommendations Approved

Previous Minutes

From: Cabinet - Monday, 15 June 2026 - 4.00 pm - June 15, 2026

For Determination

DETERMINATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE MADE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE LICENSING ACT 2003 - 4 North Brink Bar and Rooms Ltd, 4 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 1JR

From: Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 28th May, 2026 10.00 am - May 28, 2026

Application considered: The Licensing Sub-Committee (“the Committee”) considered an application (“the Application”) for a Premises Licence for 4 North Brink Bar and Rooms, Wisbech PE13 1JR (“the Premises”) by Northbrink Bar & Rooms Limited (“the Applicant”). The Application seeks to provide the following Licensable Activities: Sales of Alcohol Live Music Recorded Music The Application has received relevant representations from Other Persons. Those representations have not been withdrawn, and the Committee must determine the Application. Law and guidance considered: In reaching its determination, the Committee considered: The Licensing Act 2003; The Secretary of State’s Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003; Fenland District Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy; All evidence presented both orally and in writing for and against the Application; and Any legal advice (as set out below) provided to the Committee by its Legal Adviser. Legal advice provided: The Committee were reminded of the Licensing Objectives and that each objective carries equal weight. The Committee were reminded of their options as regards determining applications, namely: To grant the application for a Premises Licence To grant the application for a Premises Licence modified to such an extent as the Committee considers appropriate and proportionate for the promotion of the Licensing Objectives To exclude from the scope of the licence any of the Licensable Activities applied for To refuse to specify a person as the Designated Premises Supervisor To reject (refuse) the application. The Committee were reminded that they must have regard to the Council’s policy in respect of these types of applications, that the overarching legislation is the Licensing Act 2003, and that the Committee must have regard to the Section 182 Guidance. Matters found to be irrelevant in this case: Matters of crime and disorder that would fall outside the control of any reasonable Premises Licence Holder.

Recommendations Approved

Fenland Transport Economic Assessment including March to Wisbech Rail Funding from CPCA

From: Cabinet - Monday, 23rd February, 2026 2.00 pm - February 23, 2026

This report relates to the Fenland Transport Economic Assessment project including Wisbech to March Rail. Subject to final confirmation of the third-party funding from CPCA, members are requested to:   ·         Confirm the acceptance of £500,000 between April 2026 and March 2028 from CPCA for FDC to deliver the Fenland Transport Economic Assessment Project. ·         Appoint a Project Board including setting its remit, its terms of reference and membership. ·         Note the procurement exercise to select a contractor to deliver the Fenland Transport Economic Project. Approval of delegated authority to the Portfolio Holder for Transport and S151 Officer is requested to award the contract following completion of the procurement. ·         Subject to final confirmation, third party funding being approved from CPCA. A Grant Funding Agreement between CPCA and FDC is required. Delegated approval to the Portfolio Holder for Transport and S151 Officer is requested to approve and sign the agreement on behalf of FDC.

Recommendations Approved