Paul Holliday

...to approve the draft Statement of Principles under the Gambling Act 2005 for public consultation.

...to note the urgent decision 157 regarding planning policy authorization, specifically to ensure the new Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development had the same authority as the previous Head of Place Development concerning the Local Plan examination.

...to approve the draft Statement of Policy under the Licensing Act 2003 for consultation, extend the Special Stress Area to include the entirety of Upper High Street and Waterloo Road, and nominate and authorize the Principal Licensing Officer to make amendments to the policy wording in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair.

...to receive the Minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee meeting held on 16 July 2025 and authorize the Chair of that Sub-Committee meeting to sign them as a true record.