3. Functions of the Licensing Committee - Constitution - Chapter 1, The Articles

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3.1. The Licensing Committee will perform the following functions:-

3.1.1.  To deal with all matters which are the responsibility of the Council in relation to hackney carriage and private hire vehicles, drivers and operators licensed by the Council;

3.1.2.  To deal with all matters which are the responsibility of the Council under the Licensing Act 2003;

3.1.3.  To deal with all matters which are the responsibility of the Council under the Gambling Act 2005;

3.1.4.  To deal with all matters and determined applications which are the responsibility of the Council in relation to street trading consents under Section 3 and Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, and Pavement Permits;

3.1.5.  To deal with all matter which are the responsibility of the Council under the Local Government Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 for the licensing of Sex Establishments; and

3.1.6.  So far as the responsibilities may arise under the relevant legislation, functions set out in Part B of Schedule 1 to the Local Authorities (Functions and Responsibilities) (England) Regulations 2000 as amended relating to other licensing, registration and environmental protection functions.

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