Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors A Bridgen, M French, K Merrie, R Morris, V Richichi, T Saffell, N Smith and M Wyatt.

Under the Code of Conduct members are reminded that in declaring disclosable interests you should make clear the nature of that interest and whether it is pecuniary or non-pecuniary.

Councillor J Hoult declared a non pecuniary interest in item 4 -  Licensing Cumulative Impact Policy, as a member of Ashby Licensing Committee.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 27 October 2021.

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 15 September 2021.

It was moved by Councillor S Sheahan, seconded by Councillor J Hoult and

RESOLVED THAT:

The minutes of the meeting held on 15 September 2021 be agreed as a correct record.

Report of Environmental Health Team Manager.

The Licensing Team Leader presented the report to Members.

Members were advised that following consultation, it was agreed that the Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA) would continue to apply between 8pm and 6am, as the number and density of premises licensed to sell alcohol remained a concern as did the level of crime and disorder.

Members noted that the CIA was as relevant as ever.

Officers were asked whether there would be restrictions as to where the consumption of alcohol was permitted and was advised that a Protection Order was currently out for consultation, a report on which would be submitted to Cabinet for consideration in early 2022.

It was moved by Councillor S Sheahan, seconded by Councillor J Simmons and

RECOMMENDED THAT:

Council agree the retention of the Cumulative Impact Assessment when the report is considered at its meeting on 24 February 2022.