Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence from Councillors.

To receive information on any changes in the membership of the Committee.

Note – When a member of a Committee is unable to attend a meeting of a Committee or Sub-Committee, the relevant Political Group Leader (or their nominated representative) may, by notice to the Monitoring Officer (or their nominated representative) prior to the meeting, appoint a substitute member from within the same Political Group. The contact details on the front of this agenda should be used for notifications.

Councillors are requested to declare any interests on items included in this agenda. Please refer to the workflow on the preceding page for guidance.

Declarations received will be reported at the meeting.

To confirm and sign as a correct record the minutes of the Licensing Committee meetings held on 18 September and 22 October 2025 and the Licensing Sub Committees held on 10, 16 and 24 September, 2 and 30 October  and 12 November 2025.

Note: The exempt section of the minutes where relevant will also be appended as restricted documents.

To receive any public questions, statements or petitions submitted in accordance with the Constitution, which is available to view at the following link:

https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieListMeetings.aspx?CommitteeID=151&Info=1&bcr=1

The deadline for the submission of a public question is midday on Friday 5 December 2025 [midday 3 clear working days before the meeting].

The deadline for the submission of a public statement is midday on Wednesday 10 December 2025 [midday the working day before the meeting].

The deadline for the submission of a petition is Thursday 27 November 2025 [10 working days before the meeting].

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.

To consider, amend as required and agree the Forward Plan.