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LATE NIGHT LEVY

Meeting: 25/03/2014 - Cabinet (Item 118)

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The Strategic Director for Place will submit a report which considers the merits of introducing the late night levy, following a period of consulttaion.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Anthony Payne (Strategic Director for Place) submitted a report considering the merits of introducing the late night levy, following a period of consultation.

Councillor Vincent, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report.

 

Alternative options considered and reasons for the decision

 

As set out in the report.

 

Agreed to –

 

(1)

 

defer the decision on the introduction of the late night levy until an assessment can be completed regarding the changes to the Licensing Act and licensing fees;

 

(2)

 

use existing and new liaison arrangements with the licenced trade to expand the current voluntary schemes or projects that seek to promote a safe and vibrant night time in Plymouth.

 

(Councillor Coker declared a personal and pecuniary interest and withdrew from the meeting for this item).