Issue - meetings

This report informs the Cabinet of the recent changes made to the Licensing Act 2003, following the implementation of Section 119 (Early Morning Restriction Orders) and Chapter 2 (Late Night Levy) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011, on 31 October 2012 and the potential impact on the Licensing Authority.

RESOLVED:       That Cabinet approve Option 1, as set out at Para 18 of the report, to consult with North Yorkshire Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner, other responsible authorities, Safer York Partnership and the relevant Business Community with regards to the introduction of Early Morning Restriction Orders and/or the Levy.

REASON:           To ensure that the council have the appropriate evidence to consider the introduction of EMROs or a Late Night Levy.

Consideration was given to a report which informed the Cabinet of recent changes made to the Licensing Act 2003 (2003 Act). This followed the implementation of Section 119 (Early Morning Restriction Orders) and Chapter 2 (Late Night Levy) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (2011 Act), on 31^st October 2012 and the potential impact on the Licensing Authority.

Early Morning Restriction Orders (EMRO’S) would enable licensing authorities to restrict sales of alcohol in the whole or part of their area for any specified period between midnight and 06:00 if they considered this appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

The Late Night Levy would allow licensing authorities to raise a contribution from late-opening alcohol retailers towards managing the late night economy.

The Cabinet Member outlined the proposals and advised that income from the levy would be split 70% to the Police and 30% to the Council for clean up costs. A typical Friday night in York saw low level anti social behaviour on a frequent basis and the money would help to manage the late night economy. He thanked Officers for their efforts and recommended that the Council carry out a consultation with regards to the introduction of the levy and/or an EMRO.

Following further discussion it was:

RESOLVED:       That Cabinet approve Option 1, as set out at Para 18 of the report, to consult with North Yorkshire Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner, other responsible authorities, Safer York Partnership and the relevant Business Community with regards to the introduction of Early Morning Restriction Orders and/or the Levy. ¹

REASON:           To ensure that the council have the appropriate evidence to consider the introduction of EMROs or a Late Night Levy.