The Licensing Committee’s Terms of Reference are set out in the Constitution at Part 4 (Other Committees, Functions, Procedures and Terms of Reference).  This includes information on its function which is –

·                    To carry out the functions of licensing and registration

·                    To carry out the functions of environmental health enforcement

·                    To carry out the functions of health and safety enforcement

·                    To secure the efficient discharge by the Council of its licensing responsibilities in connection with applications for licences, permits and registrations, including the setting of any terms and conditions, fees or charges payable in connection with such matters (listed at Sections 1.1 – 1.6 of the Committee’s Terms of Reference)

From 25 January 2005, the Licensing Committee has been superseded by the –

·                    Licensing Committee (Hackney Carriage)

·                    Licensing Committee (Miscellaneous)

·                    Licensing Sub Committee (Miscellaneous)