Issue - meetings

To receive the report of the Principal Licensing Officer setting out the additional licensing conditions proposed to apply to operators wishing to sell fireworks.

RECEIVED the report of the Principal Licensing Officer.

NOTED

1.  The introduction by the Principal Licensing Officer, including:

a.  London Trading Standards Authorities had been working with licensing authorities to ensure a consistent approach across London. The conditions attached in the appendices to the report were based on this framework.

b.  The Council had the power to impose conditions as deemed necessary.

2.  Councillor Steven arrived at the meeting.

3.  Members’ debate, and responses to questions raised, including clarification of test purchasing procedures.

4.  The need for extra vigilance this year was highlighted, given that there would be no public fireworks display in Enfield Town in November 2015.

AGREED that the Licensing Committee noted and approved the additional licensing conditions proposed to apply to operators wishing to sell fireworks.