Agenda and minutes

The Committee is asked to agree the minutes of the last meeting held on

That the minutes of the meeting held on the 11^th July 2023 were approved as a correct record.

Reports of the Strategic Director, Economy and Innovation and Growth

The committee received a report outlining the subcommittee hearings between 6^th April and 31^st August 2023.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.

Report of the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth

The committee received a report outlining the licenses, notification registration and permits issued under the Gambling Act 2005 issued between 6^th April – 31^st August 2023.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.

Report of the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth

The committee received a report outlining the licenses and certificates issued under the Licensing Act 2003 between 6^th April – 31^st August 2023.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.

Report of the Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth

The committee received a report outlining other applications and notifications processed under the Licensing Act 2003 between 6^th April – 31^st August 2023.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.

Report of Service Director, Climate Change, Compliance, Planning and Transport

The committee received a report outlining updated Statutory Guidance s. 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 to include a definition of ‘spiking’.

On the 18^th December 2023 the Government announced to tackle spiking. Changes include change of legislation, research and training for door staff and raising awareness amongst young people.

Gateshead Licensing Authority will have immediate regard to this new provision of the guidance when carrying out its functions under the Licensing Act 2003 and the issue of spiking as a specific consideration under the prevention of crime and disorder objective will be incorporated into the next      version of the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy.

RESOLVED – That the information be noted.