Licensing Panel (Licensing Act 2003 Functions) - 24 Jul 2026 10.00am
Agenda
6 items · parsed from the minutes| Item | Title and summary | Outcome |
| 5 |
Written Questions from Members of the Public
The Council received written questions from Mr Roy Pennington about meaningful participation for disabled groups following the closure of the Disabled Access Advisory Group, Mr Christopher Hawtree about Kindle devices and the public library system, and Ms Jean Calder about safeguarding St Peter’s Church and its contents during repairs.
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noted |
| 6 |
Deputations from Members of the Public
Ms Stacy Howard presented a deputation concerning road safety improvements for Chalky Road and Fox Way, Portslade, seeking green-man crossings, improved 20mph signage and removal of pinch points. Councillor G Theobald replied on behalf of the Council.
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noted |
| 7 |
Written Questions from Councillors
The Council considered written questions and answers on asset disposals, Cabinet responses, accessibility at Tilgate Close, parking and access at Preston Park, Cityclean performance, Community Payback, student housing, council facilities and rents, street lighting, planning, swimming, school places, employment, equal pay, waste and recycling, and food waste.
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noted |
| 11(a) |
Tackling Unemployment Through Social Housing
A Conservative amendment was proposed to welcome existing work linking social housing and employment, including the Places for Change programme, local apprenticeships in the new housing repairs and maintenance contract, and use of the allocations policy to promote social mobility. The motion also asked Cabinet to consider introducing the Housing Employment Connections programme in Brighton and Hove.
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not stated |
| 11(b) |
Making the Most of Wasted Spaces
A Conservative amendment proposed recognising further examples of groups and projects using vacant spaces, including the Bristol Estate Artists’ Studio project, conversion of disused buildings on council housing estates, and the Cyberden I.T. training facility at St. James House. The motion asked Cabinet to further examine ways of helping such groups.
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not stated |
| 11(f) |
Metering Water Supply in Flats
A Conservative amendment proposed supporting individual water meters where technically possible, with costs borne by the water company, and fairer charges where meters cannot be installed. The motion addressed fair water charging, conservation incentives, occupancy-based charges, correspondence with Southern Water and Ofwat, and engagement with the city’s MPs.
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not stated |
Decisions recorded here
2 linked to this meeting| Decision | Status | Flags |
| Decision - Cin Cin Italian Bar And Kitchen- Licensing Panel (Licensing Act 2003 Functions) | approved | |
| Decision - To appoint a Chair for the Meeting | for determination |