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This report seeks Council approval of a new Statement of Licensing Policy as required by the Licensing Act 2003.

The report before members set out the requirements for the Council to publish a Statement of Licensing Policy at least once every 5 years, setting out its policies with respect to the exercise of its licensing functions.  The Council’s current policy had come into effect on 7 January 2011 and would expire on 6 January 2016. On 26 October 2015 the Alcohol & Entertainment Licensing Committee had agreed the draft policy.

RESOLVED:

(i)         that the draft Statement of Licensing Policy attached as Appendix 1 to the report submitted be agreed;

(ii)        that the intention to carry out a further review of the Council’s policy next year with the aim of formulating practical policies which respond to local issues, assist decision making and facilitate the achievement of the Council’s objectives and vision be noted.