4. Delegation of Functions - Constitution - Chapter 1, The Articles

4.1. The Licensing Committee can:-

4.1.1. establish one or more Sub-Committees consisting of three members of the Licensing Committee together with one reserve; and

4.1.2. arrange for the discharge of any functions exercisable by it by either a sub- committee or an officer.

4.2. Without prejudice to any arrangements that the Licensing Committee can make, the relevant Corporate Director can exercise the following functions:-

4.2.1.  The grant of licenses of hackney carriages and drivers, private hire vehicles, operators and drivers in accordance with agreed policy;

4.2.2.  In consultation with the Head of Governance and the Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Licensing Committee be authorised to suspend Hackney Carriage and/or Private Hire drivers licences under Section 61 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 (as amended) immediately, if in their opinion it is in the interest of public safety that the suspension should have immediate effect, such suspension to last until the day after the next meeting of the Driver’s Panel.

4.2.3.  Granting, varying, reviewing or refusing all licences, certificates or permissions under the Licensing Act 2003 subject to it being considered by a sub-committee where a valid representation or objection is made and not withdrawn;

4.2.4.  Granting, varying, reviewing or refusing all licences, certificates or permissions under the Gambling Act 2005 subject to it being considered by a sub-committee where a valid representation or objection is made and not withdrawn;

4.2.5.  Granting, varying, reviewing or refusing all licences, certificates or permissions for Sex Establishments under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 subject to it being considered by a sub-committee where a valid representation or objection is made and not withdrawn; and

4.2.6.  Responsibilities relating to street trading under Section 3 and Schedule 4 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 subject to it being considered by a sub-committee where a valid representation or objection is made and not withdrawn.

4.2.7.  Delegation of all regulatory functions specified in Legislation and Regulations in respect to Environmental Health, Health & Safety and Food Safety.

4.2.8.  to discharge the licensing function on behalf of the Council under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and any subsequent Regulations made under the Act for the purpose of animal licensing.