Agenda, decisions and minutes

Licensing Committee - Tuesday 31 May 2022 7.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Hackney Town Hall

Contact: Natalie Williams Email: governance@hackney.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
1.	Appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee for the Municipal Year 2022/23 Members are required to note the confirmed appointments to the position of Chair and Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee, as agreed by Full Council at its Annual Meeting on 25 May 2022. Decision: RESOLVED: That the confirmed appointments of Cllr Smyth to the position of Chair and Cllr Lufkin to the position of Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee, as agreed by Full Council at its Annual Meeting on 25 May 2022 be noted. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the confirmed appointments of Cllr Smyth to the position of Chair and Cllr Lufkin to the position of Vice Chair of the Licensing Committee, as agreed by Full Council at its Annual Meeting on 25 May 2022 be noted.
2.	To Note the Terms of Reference of the Licensing Committee and the Licensing Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2022/23 - Enclosed PDF 54 KB The Committee is required to note the terms reference as set out in Part 3, paragraph 3.3.8 and 3.3.9 of the Council’s constitution. Decision: RESOLVED: That the terms of reference as set out in Part 3, paragraph 3.3.8 and 3.3.9 of the Council’s Constitution and set out on pages 3 - 6 within the agenda pack be noted. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the terms of reference as set out in Part 3, paragraph 3.3.8 and 3.3.9 of the Council’s constitution and set out on pages 3 - 6 within the agenda pack be noted.
3.	Apologies for Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from: Cllr Garbett and Cllr Ross. It was noted that Cllr Conway had joined the meeting remotely. The Governance Officer informed the meeting that any Councillor joining remotely, would not be not counted as being ‘present’ for the purposes of the Local Government Act 1972 and may not vote on any item under consideration. However, at the discretion of the Chair, contributions may be made in a non-decision making capacity.
4.	Declarations of Interest Members are invited to consider the guidance which acompanies this agenda and make declarations as appropriate. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest.
5.	Minutes of the Previous Meeting - Enclosed PDF 314 KB To consider the minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 March 2022 Decision: The minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 March 2022 were agreed as a true and accurate record of proceedings. Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting held on 9 March 2022 were agreed as a true and accurate record of proceedings.
6.	Any Other Business the Chair Considers to be Urgent
7.	Establishment and Composition of the Licensing Sub-Committee for the Municipal Year 2022/2 - Enclosed. PDF 70 KB Appendix 1 – To follow Additional documents: Appendix 1 , item 7. PDF 45 KB Decision: RESOLVED: That the establishment and membership of five Sub Committees (A-E) as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be approved. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the establishment and membership of five Sub Committees (A-E) as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be approved.