Cumulative Impact Assessments (CIAs) were introduced as a tool for licensing authorities to limit the growth of licensed premises in an area.

Cumulative impact occurs when the saturation of licensed premises (on-license alone, off-license alone or both combined) in an area is identified as causing a concern about one or more of the licensing objectives, which is then supported by an evidence base which proves that a policy is required to more effectively manage and control the supply and consumption of alcohol in that area.

The report considered the process that would need to be followed to determine if there is sufficient evidence to support the introduction of a CIA under the Licensing Act 2003.

Cllr Hirst requested that the results should be publicised for the public when it is complete.

Cllr White requested that the findings are circulated to all Members.

Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr Poppy SECONDED that the recommendations within the report. A vote was taken by a show of hands and was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Members are asked to:

R1. Agree for officers to work with partners including Essex Police, and the Community Safety Partnership to undertake a review of the Nighttime Economy and to consider evidence available to support a Cumulative Impact Assessment (CIA).

R2. To report findings to a future Licensing Committee for further consideration.

Reasons for Recommendation

To consider the evidence available and establish whether it is sufficient enough to support the introduction of a CIA in Brentwood Town Centre.