Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety introduced a report on the draft Statement of Licensing Policy for 2017 – 2022 which set out the principles by which the Council would discharge its responsibilities, as a licensing authority, in relation to the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshment.

In particular, the Cabinet Member referred to the two new key provisions within the policy, the first relating to sound limiting devices, when required, and the second relating to restrictions on licensed premises that were within 400 metres of schools and colleges.

The Assembly welcomed the new provisions and sought clarification of the representation received during the consultation process from the Musicians’ Union in relation to sound limiters, which an officer provided to the Assembly.

The Assembly resolved to adopt the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Statement of Licensing Policy 2017-2022 in respect of the Licensing Act 2003, as attached at Appendix A to the report.

The Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety introduced a report on the draft Statement of Licensing Policy for 2017-2022 which set out the principles by which the Council would discharge its responsibilities, as a licensing authority, in relation to the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment and late night refreshment.

The Cabinet Member referred to the key elements of the draft Policy which included two new, key provisions relating to the use of sound limiting devices when required and restrictions on licensed premises that were within 400 metres of schools and colleges.  It was noted that the draft Policy had been the subject of extensive consultation with the local Police and other ‘Responsible Authorities’, other interested parties and the local community, which resulted in several aspects of the draft Policy being reviewed.

The Cabinet Member for Educational Attainment and School Improvement referred to the new controls for those premises located close to educational establishments and suggested that similar arrangements should be in place for licensed sex shops in the Borough.  Officers confirmed that the Cabinet would be presented with an updated Sex Establishment Licensing Policy later in the year.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Note the draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2017-2022, which included provisions that:

-  Sound limiting devices shall be required where appropriate and where they provide the best means of noise control; and

-  Establish a number of additional control measures, as recommended practice, for off-licences, convenience stores and supermarkets located within 400 metres of schools and colleges, including meeting the standards set out in “Challenge 25”.

(ii)  Note the process for formal adoption of the Policy, as set out in section 5 of the report; and

(iii)  Recommend the Assembly to adopt the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Statement of Licensing Policy 2017-2022 in respect of the Licensing Act 2003, as attached at Appendix A to the report.