Decision - Review of Licensing Panel hearings arrangements

1.2 The report proposes that members review the current arrangements and delegate authority to the Executive lead officer after consultation with lead members to determine the future conduct of Licensing Panels until further review at the next committee in June 2022.

RESOLVED – 1. That the Committee delegate authority to the Executive Director - Governance, People & Resources after consultation with the Chair and group spokespersons to determine arrangements for Licensing Panel hearings until the next Licensing Committee in June 2022. 2. That the Committee recommends that in exercising this authority the above officer takes into account all relevant factors including latest public health and government guidance and the need to ensure fair and transparent procedures in accordance with the Hearings Regulations 2005.

The report proposed temporarily delegating authority to the Executive Director - Governance, People & Resources to decide how Licensing Panel hearings should be conducted. Arrangements should remain flexible, take account of public health and government guidance, and ensure fair and transparent hearings until review by the Licensing Committee in June 2022.