Agenda and minutes

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There was no public participation.

Members may make declarations of Interest at this point or may make them at any point in the meeting

There were no declarations of interest.

The Governance and Civic Officer highlighted that there were two matters arising, due for discussion at the March meeting of the Regulatory Committee.

A Member highlighted another issue related to the matters arising around dog control orders in the district.  Officers updated Committee on the situation, and promised to ask for legal advice on the subject of Public Space Protection orders (PSPOs) made by Parish Councils.

Minutes of the Licensing and Regulatory meeting held on 27 April 2017 be approved and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Licensing and Regulatory Committee of 27 April 2017 be signed as a correct record.

Minutes of the Regulatory meeting held on 19 June 2017 be approved and signed as a correct record.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Regulatory Committee of 19 June 2017 be signed as a correct record.

The Housing and Communities Team Manager outlined to Members of the Committee that the report was looking for authority to consult on a proposed Hemswell Cliff Public Space Protection order.

This particular order would be carried out as a wider piece of work at West Lindsey District Council (WLDC) involving a number of different partners.

The local Parish Council have asked WLDC to try and tackle visible environmental issues.  These are issues on the green space such as bonfires, parking, grazing of horses and other animals, and the use of vehicles.  The proposed conditions of the PSPO for both the residential area, and the business park are outlined in the body of the report.

Members of the Committee highlighted the following:

·         Individuals using Hemswell Business Park have reported many problems with offences being committed on the site;

·         Hopefully this will lead to a reduction in problems at the site;

·         The Police Officers on the site, along with the PCSOs should be commended for the work they have done;

·         It would be useful for the consultation to appear on the WLDC website.

The Senior Community Safety Officer responded to this final point by saying that the consultation will appear online, and will hopefully run alongside the Neighbourhood Plan consultation to encourage responses.  Paper copies will also be available in Hemswell Cliff Primary School if consent is given by the headmistress.

The Police are working with WLDC on the Hemswell site, and are looking at how they could utilise their powers. 

The recommendations were moved, seconded, and voted upon, and it was:

                        RESOLVED that:

(1)          Authority was given to consult on the proposed PSPO;

(2)          Approval was given on the suggested consultation plan.

Note:  Councillor Lewis Strange arrived during consideration of this item at 18:37pm.

The Licensing Team Manager introduced the report to Members of the Committee.

Following discussion, recommendation 1 was moved, seconded, and voted upon, and it was:

RESOLVED that:

(1)        The current scale of fares should be increased, taking into account the request from the taxi proprietors;

and, taking that into account, Members then decided on the increase that should be applied.  It was RESOLVED that:

(2)        Option B in the report be the amount of increase in fares to apply.  This will be advertised by publication of the required statutory notice and reconsidered if any objections are received.

N.B. Premium Rate 2 – Whilst there have been no suggestions regarding an increase to this tariff, Members should be aware that Premium Rate 2 is always double that of the tariff set for the normal rate.

Committee are asked to note that there will be Licensing and Regulatory Training in the Council Chamber on the following dates and times:

12 October 2pm

17 October 2pm

Members of this Committee will need to attend both sessions, in order to be permitted to sit at future hearings.

The training scheduled for 12 & 17 October at 2pm was noted by Members.  Members were informed that if these dates were to change, they would be informed in due course.