Havant Borough Council
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Meetings (2024):
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Meeting
Licensing Committee - Havant
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 16th January 2024
5:30 PM
Tuesday, 16th January 2024
5:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 16th January 2024
9:30 PM
Tuesday, 16th January 2024
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
16 Jan 2024
16 Jan 2024
Location:
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Vice Chairman of Planning Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Regeneration & Communities
Committee Member
Chairman of Governance Committee
Secretary
Democratic & Electoral Services Manager
Jenni Harding
Expected
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Mark Gregory
Expected
Agenda
1
Apologies
To receive and record apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies for absence for this meeting were received from Councillors Payter, Shimbart and Brent.
2
Minutes of the previous meeting
To approve:
1 the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 October 2023.
1 the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 19 October 2023.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 08 Jan 2024
Minutes
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.
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
To receive and record any declarations of interest from Members present.
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest from members present in respect of any item on the agenda.
4
Review of Street Trading Consent Fees
Report number HBC/065/2024 of the Licensing and Animal Welfare Team Leader attached.
Attachments:
- Document Licensing Committee Report - Street Trading Fees 24-25 V2 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix A 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix B 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix C 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix D 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix E 08 Jan 2024
- Document Item 4 APPENDIX A - AMENDED - Review of Street Trading Consent Fees 08 Jan 2024
Minutes
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.
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
Report number HBC/066/2024 of the Licensing and Animal Welfare Team Leader attached.
Attachments:
- Document Licensing Committee Report - Taxi Fees 24-25 V3 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix A 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix B 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix C 08 Jan 2024
- Document Appendix D 08 Jan 2024
Minutes
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.
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.
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