Issue - meetings
KD 5740 - Licensing Act Policy and Gambling Act Policy
Meeting: 06/11/2024 - Council (Item 8)
Council is asked to agree and adopt the Statement of Licensing Policy (Alcohol) and the Gambling Statement of Licensing Principles.
Additional documents:
- Appendix A Enfield Statement of Licensing Policy 03.10.24 V16, item 8
PDF 2 MB
- Appendix B Enfield Gambling Statement of Principles 03.10.24 V7, item 8
PDF 2 MB
- Appendix C CIZ Review document 03.10.24 V4, item 8
PDF 2 MB
- Appendix D Gambling Local Area Profile (Enfield) 15.07.24 v2.3, item 8
PDF 1 MB
- Appendix E Equality Impact Assessment draft 30.09.24 v3, item 8
PDF 297 KB
- Appendix F Enfield SLP and GP submission summary template PUBLIC 15.08.24 v3.1, item 8
PDF 270 KB
Minutes:
Cllr Susan Erbil introduced the report and the revised policies and principles which had been subject to an extended period of public consultation which had run from May to August 2024.
Cllr Susan Erbil highlighted the introduction of two new Cumulative Impact Zones (CIZ) in Bowes and Palmers Green which would operate on a 24-hour basis to limit the number of premises in high-risk areas.
A procedural motion was moved by Councillor Bektas Ozer and seconded by Councillor Chris Dey under paragraph 13.20 (viii) of the Council’s Procedure Rules to extend the debate on reports for a further 30 minutes which was put to the vote and AGREED.
Members expressed their support for both policies and thanks were conveyed to the officers for their efforts.
The Opposition expressed support for the policies but urged the government to review the current legislation on licensing and gambling. They also raised concerns that the CIZ might impede the opening of new hospitality venues, potentially resulting in empty shops and an increase in anti-social behaviour.
Following the debate, the recommendations were put to the vote and AGREED.</AI9>