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Report number ENV390 by the Environmental Protection Service Manager.

                                                                                                (Enclosure)

DECISION: Noting the responses to the consultation exercise, to adopt the revised policy as “The Statement of Licensing Policy” to take effect from 5^th January 2008.

The Access & Engagement portfolio holder presented report number ENV390 in which members were advised of the legal requirement upon local authorities to consult upon and determine a Statement of Licensing Policy.  The policy must be reviewed on an ongoing basis and in any case every three years.  The legislation required that before implementing the policy, it must be reviewed and consulted upon before any revisions are made.

The report detailed the methods of consultation undertaken, reproduced the responses received and advised that the review of the policy process had been peer assessed within the partnership of the seven Lincolnshire councils’ licensing group.

The outcome of this process had been considered and noted by the Licensing Committee and recommended by Cabinet to the Council for approval.  The Chief Financial Officer had commented that any changes to the fees and charges for these licensing activities would be incorporated into the budget process.

The portfolio holder highlighted a number of typographical errors that needed correction and subject to those amendments, he so moved adoption of the policy.  The motion was seconded and carried following a vote.