The Council will appoint a Speakers Panel (Licensing) to
discharge its quasi-judicial and regulatory functions of Licensing
pursuant to Schedule 1 of the Local Authorities (Functions and
Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000 except Liquor
Licensing as set out in the Licensing Act 2000 (as
amended).
Chairmanship
One Chair and One Deputy Chair.
Quorum
The Quorum for Speakers Panel (Licensing) shall be not less
than three members.
Terms of Reference
(Within the framework of Council policy)
1.
To issue, refuse, vary,
suspend, revoke, make standard conditions and/or make specific
conditions, with regard to all licences, (other than liquor
licences), registrations and permits where the Executive Director -
Economy and Environment has determined not to exercise her
delegated powers;
2.
To vary licensing fees of
individual applications;
3.
On the application of an
aggrieved party, to review any decision of the Executive Director -
Economy and Environment acting in conjunction with the Proper
Officer for the registration of births, deaths and marriages etc.,
in accordance with the Marriage Act 1949 (as amended by the
Marriage Act 1994) and the Marriages (Approved Premises)
Regulations 1995.