Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities detailing the consultation relating to the renewal of the Statement of Licensing Policy.

The Committee considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Stronger Committees regarding its response to the consultation for the Statement of Licensing Policy. 

Councillor Shields, Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities, Phil Bates (Licensing Manager), Giles Semper (Executive Director, Go Southampton) and Gary Bennetton (Orange Rooms) were present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting. 

The Committee discussed the requirement for businesses to pay both the Late Night Levy and BID contributions, the impact this was having on local businesses combined with the impacts of COVID-19.  In particular, there was support for the continued roll the Street Pastors undertake and the importance of this work during the current pandemic.   

RESOLVED to support Option C in the consultation document, to cease the Late Night Levy subject to support continuing for the Street Pastors.