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Motion amendment procedure change
Members proposed a constitutional change so substantive amendments to motions would be shared before council meetings, with later changes limited to clarifications. After debate, the committee rejecte…
“Um, well it's the audit and governance committee. Um, so we will focus on the governance um aspect tonight. Um, obviously it's um it's a function of t…”
Interim plan working group
Council to form a working group with group leaders and others to develop an interim plan for March consideration.
“the council instructs officers in consultation with the political group leaders and other members who may wish to join a working group to develop an i…”
Meeting rescheduled
Due to the Queen's funeral bank holiday, the council decided not to proceed with the 2022-09-20 meeting; the SWDP item will instead be considered at a full council on 2022-10-17, with everything rolli…
“there is just one item of any other business because the uh queen's funeral is going to be held on monday the 19th and that is now a bank holiday ther…”
Final decision & notice
Licensing Sub-Committee granted the application with amended conditions; written decision notice due within five working days; appeals within 21 days.
“we have decided to grant your application as submitted with the amended conditions... You will get a written decision notice within five working days.…”
Cumulative Impact Zone not applicable
The premises are not within the Cumulative Impact Zone; the special policy for such zones does not apply on this occasion.
“the premises is not within the area specified in the licensing policy as the cumulative Impact Zone and that the cons and consequently the special pol…”
Noise Limiter Condition Granted
The panel granted the amended license with a condition requiring a noise limiter after 11pm for recorded music: "a noise limiter is fitted and used after 11 pm for recorded music" and added a requirem…
“"a noise limiter is fitted and used after 11 pm for recorded music"”
Hackney fare cap increase
The committee agreed to consult on increasing the hackney carriage maximum fare table, specifically raising the flag fare from £4.30 to £5.00 for tariff 1 and from £5.50 to £6.40 for tariff 2. This is…
“Agenda item number five. So, this is Hatner carriage table of affairs review. Uh councilors. Yes. So the council is responsible under the local govern…”
Expand fare consultation notice
The committee decided to extend the consultation by placing notices at taxi ranks where possible, in addition to the legal press notice and website publication. Any substantial objections or new issue…
“I've just whispered to our legal expert whether we can go beyond what is legally required and I think the answer is yes. Yeah, we can do if that is wh…”
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