The Committee considered the report of the Head of Democratic Services on the Home Office consultation document entitled “Rebalancing the Licensing Act” and responding to the questions set out within the consultation document.

RESOLVED: That, subject to the following amendments, the response to the questions set out the Home Office consultation entitled “Rebalancing the Licensing Act” as set out in Appendix B to the report of the Head of Democratic Services be agreed.

Response 5: Reworded to the following

“Licensing Authorities would seek to publicise policy consultation more widely through Parish Councils, community groups, voluntary groups, residents associations. The consultation would be publicised through the website and council offices including libraries and responses to the consultation could be easier using online responses.”

Response 11: That the words “This is seen as a good idea” are deleted and the following inserted “This is strongly supported”.

Response 15: That after the words “individual properties” the following words added “(eg by reference to size or capacity of premises)”