This is a meeting of the Licensing Committee of Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council held on the 6th Nov 2023.
The last meeting was on 3rd Feb 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for 2nd Jun 2025.
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
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| Item | Title | Minutes |
| 1 | Apologies for absence and substitutions |
Councillor Tom was replaced by Councillor Tustain. Apologies were received from Councillors Edwards and Putty. |
| 2 | Declarations of interest |
There were no declarations of interest.
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| 3 | Urgent matters |
There were no urgent matters. |
| 4 | Appointment of Vice-Chair |
Councillor Taylor was appointed as the Vice-Chair of the Licensing Committee for the municipal year 2023/24. |
| 5 | Minutes of the meeting held on 17 April 2023 |
Minutes of the meeting held on 17 April
The minutes of the meeting held on 17 April 2023 were confirmed by the Committee as a correct record and signed by the chair.
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| 6 | Approval for Adoption of the Proposed Licensing Fees and Charges 2024-25 |
Updated Report
Report The Licensing Team Leader introduced the report, which presented an in-depth review of the licensing fees and charges for 2024/25, with the proposed new changes which would come into effect from 1 April 2024, subject to Council approval in March 2024. This included the Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle and Operator fees and charges to be advertised in accordance with Section 70 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.
The Committee discussed the report and made the following comments:
Resolved: The Committee:
· Approves for consultation Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle and Operator fees and charges set out in schedule 1 to be advertised in accordance with Section 70 Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. |
| 7 | Review of work programme |
Work Programme
The Chair introduced the work programme and gave a brief overview of the items that would be included on the agenda for the upcoming meetings.
The Licensing Team Leader informed the Committee that a new Hackney Carriage and Private Hire policy would be presented in February, and that the Licensing Team had been in discussion with the taxi trade.
The Licensing Team Leader stated that the report on Tables and Chairs Pavement Licenses would not be brought forward in February.
The Committee discussed whether further training could take place on premises licence hearings, particularly regarding large festivals. The Senior Licensing Officer stated that further information would be added to the Annual Licensing Training.
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Committee Member
Chair of the Human Resources Committee
Councillor Andrea Bowes
Liberal Democrat
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Reserve
Vice-Chair of Standards and Community Environment and Partnerships Committee
Councillor Jo Slimin
Liberal Democrat
Not required
Reserve
Reserve
Leader of the Labour Group
Councillor Jacky Tustain
Labour
Present, as substitute
Committee Member
Reserve
Chair
Chair of the Licensing Committee
Councillor Tony Jones
Labour
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Reserve
Committee Member
Deputy Mayor
Vice-Chair
Vice-Chair of Licensing and Manydown Overview Committee
Councillor Diane Taylor
Conservative
Present, as expected
Reserve
Vice-Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee
Councillor Graham Falconer
Conservative
Not required
Committee Member
Reserve
Vice-Chair of Development Control Committee
Councillor Nicholas Robinson
Conservative
Not required
Reserve
Vice-Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee
Councillor Paul Gaskell
Conservative
Not required
Committee Member
Committee Member
Councillor Colin Phillimore
Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group
Present, as expected
Reserve
Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee
Councillor Paul Basham
Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group
Not required
Reserve
Vice-Chair of Human Resources Committee
Councillor Tony Durrant
Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group
Not required