The Committee considered the report of the Head of Democratic Services regarding proposed training for the Licensing Act 2003 Committee.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the level and nature of training required to be a Member or Substitute Member of the Licensing Act 2003 Committee should be the same as set for Licensing Committee, with the addition of the following requirements:-

a)  A Member or Substitute Members must observe at least 1 Sub Committee hearing before sitting on a Sub Committee.

b)  All Members and Substitute Members be informed of forthcoming dates of Sub Committee hearings and Members or Substitute Members must inform the Senior Licensing Officer if intending to attend to observe a Sub Committee hearing.

2.  That the night time visit to the Town Centre be brought forward in the timetable to an early date after the election and Annual Meeting of the Council.