Councillor Michael David Booth BEM

Committee of the Licensing Authority - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Committee of the Licensing Authority met to discuss the draft statement of licensing policy following a public consultation, and agreed to include reference to the Immigration Act 2016, publish a standalone pool model of conditions document, amend the visibility guidance to require at least 75% of windows to remain unobstructed, decline the inclusion of waterproof labelling as a policy requirement, and strengthen the policy wording around criminal activity and licence reviews. The amended Licensing Act 2003 Draft Statement of Licensing Policy would be approved for referral to Council for adoption and publication. Councillors also noted that they were required to attend annual refresher training in order to remain eligible to sit on licensing panels.

South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 6.30 pm

South Holland District Council was scheduled to discuss a range of topics at its meeting, including committee seat allocations, the delivery of a health and wellbeing hub, a waste services delivery model, and the implementation of new HR policies. Councillors were also scheduled to hear updates from portfolio holders and consider reports from various committees.

Performance Monitoring Panel - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Performance Monitoring Panel were scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025 to discuss the South and East Lincolnshire Crowdfunding scheme, the Sustainable Products Policy, and the refuse and recycling sack delivery service. Also on the agenda was the use of Section 113 Agreements[^1] to share council staff, and the panel's work programme.

Decision Notice, Panel of the Committee of the Licensing Authority - Friday, 27th June, 2025 10.00 am

The Panel of the Committee of the Licensing Authority met to consider a premises licence application and associated appendices, and to agree on a chair for the hearing. Councillor Jan Whitbourn, Chairman of the Council, Councillor Michael David Booth BEM, and Councillor Jack Tyrrell were scheduled to be in attendance, with Councillor Anthony Casson, Portfolio Holder for Public Protection, as a substitute.

Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.30 pm

South Holland Council's Cabinet met to discuss and approve a new waste collection model to meet the requirements of the Environment Act 2021. The approved model involves collecting residual waste in 240-litre wheeled bins on an alternate weekly basis, recycling and paper/card in separate 240-litre bins on alternate fortnights, and food waste in a 23-litre caddy weekly. The Cabinet also approved ordering food waste collection vehicles and wheeled bins in 2025/26, pending budget confirmation, and recommended amendments to the Capital Programme for Council approval.