There were no apologies for absence.

There were no Substitute Members.

Councillor Mortimer indicated his wish to speak on Agenda Item 9 – Training for Licensing Committee.

In the absence of a Chairman due to Councillor Sellar’s resignation and the need to have this position filled due to requirements to consult the post holder on a number of matters, it was

RESOLVED: That Councillor Parvin be elected Chairman for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2010/11.

Following, the above resolution Councillor Parvin took the Chair. 

Councillor FitzGerald subsequently resigned as Vice Chairman.

RESOLVED:  That Councillor Mrs Gibson be elected Vice Chairman for the remainder of the Municipal Year 2010/11.

There were no disclosures by Members or Officers.

There were no disclosures of lobbying.

RESOLVED: That the Items on the Agenda be taken in public as proposed.

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the Meeting held on 18 November 201 be approved as a correct record and signed.

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.

7.50 p.m. to 8.05 p.m.