Issue - meetings

The current regime and processing of pleasure boat and boatperson licensing currently operate without the guidance of an established policy framework.

The introduction of this draft policy as presented aims to provide a clear, consistent, and transparent basis for the assessment and determination of future applications. This will support decision-making, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote public confidence in the licensing process.

The Licensing Officer presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix A to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The Committee was advised that the current system for pleasure boat and boatperson licensing operated without a formal policy framework. The proposed draft policy sought to establish a clear, consistent, and transparent basis for assessing and determining future applications. It aimed to support informed decision-making, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance public confidence in the licensing process. This would be the first Pleasure Boat and Boatpersons Policy for BCP Council.

The draft policy would go out to public consultation. Following the conclusion of the consultation, all responses would be collated and presented to the Licensing Committee for consideration and determination of the final policy.

Committee members considered the draft policy, and made no recommendations. The Committee thanked the Licensing Officer for a clear and concise report.

RESOLVED that the draft Pleasure Boat and Boatperson Policy be agreed as presented and released for public consultation for a period of 6 weeks in early 2026.