Notice of a public meeting of
Licensing and Regulatory Committee
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Councillors Mason (Chair), Wells (Vice-Chair), Barker, Cuthbertson, Fitzpatrick, Galvin, Hook, Hunter, Melly, D Myers, Norman, Orrell, Pearson, D Taylor and Warters
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Monday, 15 July 2019
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5.30 pm
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The George Hudson Board Room - 1st Floor West Offices (F045)
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A G E N D A
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1. Declarations of Interest |
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At this point in the meeting, Members are asked to declare: · any personal interests not included on the Register of Interests · any prejudicial interests or · any disclosable pecuniary interests which they may have in respect of business on this agenda.
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2. Minutes |
(Pages 1 - 6) |
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To approve and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 18 March 2019.
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3. Public Participation |
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At this point in the meeting members of the public who have registered their wish to speak regarding an item on the agenda or an issue within the Committee’s remit can do so. The deadline for registering is 5:00pm on Friday 12 July 2019.
Filming or Recording Meetings Please note that, subject to available resources, this meeting will be filmed and webcast, or recorded, including any registered public speakers who have given their permission. This broadcast can be viewed at http://www.york.gov.uk/webcasts. Residents are welcome to photograph, film or record Councillors and Officers at all meetings open to the press and public. This includes the use of social media reporting e.g. tweeting. Anyone wishing to film, record or take photos at any public meeting should contact the Democracy Officer (whose contact details are at the foot of this agenda) in advance of the meeting.
The Council’s protocol on Webcasting, Filming & Recording of Meetings ensures that these practices are carried out in a manner both respectful to the conduct of the meeting and all those present. It can be viewed at http://www.york.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/11406/protocol_for_webcasting_filming_and_recording_of_council_meetings_20160809.pdf
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4. Renewal of Sex Establishment Licence for The Adult Shop |
(Pages 7 - 34) |
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This report seeks Members’ determination of an application to renew a Sex Establishment Licence for a sex shop which has been made under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, Schedule 3 Control of Sex Establishments in respect of The Adult Shop, 70B Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ.
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5. Taxi Licensing Policy - Amendments in relation to driver training |
(Pages 35 - 48) |
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This report seeks Members’ recommendation to the Council’s Executive for approval to amend the Taxi Licensing Policy in relation to driver training. The report advises the Committee of the consultation undertaken and the amendments made to the proposed policy following the consultation. The report also asks for Officers (Licensing Manager level and above) to set the implementation date for the new training requirements once adequate training providers have been sourced.
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6. Taxi Licensing Policy - Amendments in relation to determining the suitability of applicants and licensees as drivers in taxi and private hire licensing |
(Pages 49 - 96) |
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This report seeks Members’ recommendation to the Council’s Executive for approval to amend the Taxi Licensing Policy in relation to determining the suitability of applicants and licensees as drivers in taxi and private hire licensing. The report advises the Committee of the consultation undertaken and the amendments made to the proposed policy following the consultation. The report also asks for the Licensing Manager, in consultation with the Licensing and Regulatory Committee Chair and Senior Officers (Licensing Manager level and above), to make any minor changes that may be necessary to the policy, so that it remains consistent with the standards applied by the West Yorkshire Authorities.
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7. Draft Work Plan 2019-20 |
(Pages 97 - 98) |
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Members are asked to consider the draft Work Plan for the 2019-20 municipal year.
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8. Urgent Business |
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Any other business which the Chair considers urgent under the Local Government Act 1972.
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Democracy Officer: Name: Angela Bielby Contact Details: · Telephone – (01904) 552599 · E-mail – a.bielby@york.gov.uk
For more information about any of the following please contact the Democracy Officer responsible for servicing this meeting: · Registering to speak · Business of the meeting · Any special arrangements · Copies of reports and · For receiving reports in other formats Contact details are set out above.
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