To consider the recommendation and a report that seeks approval of the Licensing Act 2003 - Proposed Licensing Statement of Principles (Licensing Policy) 2026 – 2031.

The Council considered the recommendations of the Cabinet and the submitted report on a review of the Licensing Statement of Principles 2026 to 2031, which outlined how the Council would administer applications and regulate licensable activities.  It also specified under what circumstances applications may be successful and the measures necessary to promote the licensing objectives.

Councillor Tranter proposed and Councillor Bye seconded a motion, which was agreed (unanimously) by the Council as set out below:

that the Licensing Act Statement of Principles (Licensing Policy) 2026 to 2031, as set out in Appendix 2 to the submitted report be adopted with effect from 7 January 2026.

To consider a report that seeks approval of the Licensing Act 2003 - Proposed Licensing Statement of Principles (Licensing Policy) 2026 – 2031.