Decision details

The Chief Executive submitted a report asking Members to determine whether an annual meeting should be arranged for the Committee to meet premises licence holders, after a request was made for such by Clitheroe Pub Watch.

Discussion took place surrounding who should be invited and the scope of the meetings.  It was noted that it would be a useful forum for the Council to consider any concerns raised by members of the licensed trade regarding current issues, albeit not relating to premises specific matters.

RESOLVED THAT COMMITTEE:

1.     Agree that an annual meeting should be held with holders of premises licences issued under the Licensing Act 2003.

2.     Agree that invitations to the meeting should be extended to the following groups:

a.     Members of the Pub Watch scheme in Clitheroe, Longridge and Whalley

b.     The police

c.     The Council’s Environmental Health department

d.     The Council’s Licensing Enforcement staff

3.     Advise the Head of Legal and Democratic Services of any matter which Committee might wish to discuss at any meeting.