The General Licensing Committee
deals with all licensing matters, excluding those relating to the
Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005, which, due to
legislative requirements are dealt with by the Licensing and
Gambling Acts Committee.
The functions of the General
Licensing Committee include:
To consider all licensing matters
not covered by the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005,
including Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Drivers, Vehicles and
Operators.
To recommend to Council any
licensing policies except the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling
Act 2005 policies.
To make any minor changes and
updates to the Council’s Hackney Carriages and Private Hire
Vehicles, Drivers and Operators Policy following adoption by
Council.
To make any minor changes and
updates to other relevant licensing policies as
required.