Apologies were received from Cllrs Murphy and Jakobsson.  Cllrs Pearson and Hones attended as substitutes.

The Minutes of the last Licensing Committee held on 20^th December 2022 were agreed as a true record.

The Minutes of the Licensing-Sub Committee held on 14^th December 2022 were agreed as a true record.

The Minutes of the Licensing Sub Committee held on 1^st March 2023 were agreed as a true record.

This report sets out the process and methodology for the setting of Licence Fees associated with licence applications under the remit of the Licensing Committee. It also considers the responses from the public consultation in relation to the proposed fees for the 2023-2024 financial year.

Mr Paul Adams summarised the report.

Following a full discussion a vote was taken by a show of hands and it was RESOLVED that Members:

Consider the consultation responses received and approve the proposed fees and charges as set out in Appendix B for the 2023/24 financial year.

Reasons for Recommendation

It is important that all licence fees are subject to regular review to ensure that

they remain reasonable and proportionate. Where there is to be a significant

change to the licensing fee, sufficient consultation must be undertaken to

ensure compliance with legislation and to seek a balanced view of the

proposed changes.

There were no items of urgent business.

                                                            The meeting concluded at 19:15