Havant Borough Council Licensing Committee Meeting

Name: Licensing Committee
Start: 2024-01-16T17:30:00Z
End: 2024-01-16T21:30:00Z
Location: Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX

Jan. 16, 2024, 5:30 p.m.

This is a meeting of the Licensing Committee of Havant Borough Council held on the 16th Jan 2024.

The last meeting was on 6th Mar 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for 27th May 2025.

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Confirmed

Agenda Published

Yes

Decisions Published

Minutes Published

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Meeting Location

Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX

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Agenda

Item	Title	Minutes
1	Apologies	Apologies for absence for this meeting were received from Councillors Payter, Shimbart and Brent.
2	Minutes of the previous meeting	Minutes of Previous Meeting PROPOSED by Councillor Keast and SECONDED by Councillor Wade it was RESOLVED that: 1. the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 October 2023 be agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.
3	Declarations of Interests	There were no declarations of interest from members present in respect of any item on the agenda.
4	Review of Street Trading Consent Fees	Licensing Committee Report - Street Trading Fees 24-25 V2 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Item 4 APPENDIX A - AMENDED - Review of Street Trading Consent Fees The Licensing and Animal Welfare Team Leader introduced their report. Following questions, the below points were raised: - The scale of charges has taken into account salary increases. - The published unit costs are incorrect and a correct version will be published before commencing with the consultation. (Supplementary Item 4 - Appendix A Amendment) - Predicted fees are based on our 1 street trader in the borough, anticipated figures are recommended by the finance manager. - We only recover costs with these fees and do not receive a profit. PROPOSED by Councillor Weeks and SECONDED by Councillor Milne RESOLVED that members; a) APPROVE the proposed fees as outlined in Appendix A (as amended - Supplementary Item 4 - Appendix A Amendment) for public consultation b) Authorise the placing of the necessary statutory advertisement And; c) If no representations are received in response to the public consultation, recommend the new fees for adoption by Full Council and implementation for the financial year commencing 1 April 2024.
5	Review of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing Fees	Licensing Committee Report - Taxi Fees 24-25 V3 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D The Licensing and Animal Welfare Team Leader introduced their report. Following questions, the below points were clarified: - A 100% increase means this is something we previously didn’t charge for. - The fees proposed are based on cost and doesn’t include any additional income to the council. - If a review of Hackney carriage fares is requested, this would take into consideration the fees that drivers pay for the licences. PROPOSED by Councillor Sceal and SECONDED by Councillor Wade it was; RESOLVED that members; a) Approve the proposed fees as outlined in Appendix A for public consultation. b) Authorise the placing of the necessary statutory advertisement and; c) If no representations are received in response to the public consultation, recommend the new fees for adoption by Full Council and implementation for the financial year commencing 1 April 2024.