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REPORT OF THE LICENSING AND COMMUNITY SAFETY MANAGER

The purpose of this report is to adopt a street trading policy incorporating minor amendments to the existing policy.

RESOLVED: That the Committee adopted the Street Trading Licensing Policy attached as Appendix A.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

(1)   The current policy is working well however some minor amendments are needed to ensure it remains fit for purpose.

(2)   The adoption of a policy ensures that applicants, licence holders, and the public have a clear understanding of the licensing process and objectives; it also ensures a consistent and transparent approach.

Audio Recording – 2 hours 8 seconds

The Licensing and Community Safety Manager presented the report entitled ‘Street Trading Policy’ and highlighted that:

·       There were minimal changes to this policy.

·       The policy allowed the Licensing and Community Safety Manager and the Executive Member for Housing and Environment Health to make minor changes.

·       Applications had previously been made in areas known for Anti-Social Behaviour and the amendments to the policy reflected that Street Trading was not desirable in these locations.

·       The amendments also introduced a right of appeal for applicants.

·       The policy clarified the enforcements available, confiscation was not an option however, there was a prosecution avenue that could be taken. Mainly breeches of the policy would lead to the revoking of the license.

In response to a question from Councillor Alistair Willoughby, the Licensing and Community Safety Manager advised that there were three types of specified areas, Prohibited Streets, Consent Streets and License Streets. A licence was required for Consent Streets and License Streets. The License Streets, license was more formal and involved more administration.

Councillor Elizabeth Dennis proposed and Councillor Nigel Mason seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED: That the Committee adopted the Street Trading Licensing Policy attached as Appendix A.

REASONS FOR DECISION:

(1)   The current policy is working well however some minor amendments are needed to ensure it remains fit for purpose.

(2)   The adoption of a policy ensures that applicants, licence holders, and the public have a clear understanding of the licensing process and objectives; it also ensures a consistent and transparent approach.