The Licensing and Regulatory Committee is
responsible for:
·
all functions of the Licensing Authority as set out in the
Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005, except as otherwise
provided for in those Acts.
·
all other functions relating to licensing and regulation in so far
as they are the responsibility of the Borough Council.
·
all functions relating to health and safety at work in so far as
they are the responsibility of the Borough Council.
·
Determining changes to taxi and private hire licence fees and
charges on an annual basis, authorising statutory publication of
the fees and charges, considering objections, and approving the
final fees and charges.
The committee appoints sub-committees to hold hearings on licence
applications and disciplinary matters.