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TO RECEIVE APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
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Public Questions and Statements
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3. |
MINUTES  PDF 36 KB
To approve as a correct record the Minutes of
the Licensing Committee (Regulatory) 9th July 2025 and
the Sub-Committee (Regulatory) of 14th July 2025 and
24th September 2025.
Additional documents:
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 233 KB
Members are asked at this stage to decalre any
interests that they many have in any of the following itmes on the
agenda. The Code of Conduct for Members requires that declarations
include the nature of the interst and whether it is a disclosable
pecuniary interest. Members are requested to refer to the attached
guidance and flowchart.
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5. |
ITEMS OF URGENT BUSINESS
To determine any other items of business which
the Chairman decides should be considered as a matter of urgency
pursuant to Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act
1972.
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STREET TRADING POLICY 2025-2028 PDF 143 KB
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STREET TRADING POLICY 2025 - 2028
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Executive Summary
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A full review of
the Street Trading Policy has been undertaken to bring the policy
up to date and to ensure public safety and support local economic
growth. Following consultation, the revised policy introduces
clearer enforcement powers, and a more accessible
format.
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Options considered
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Do nothing.
Complaints have been raised in relation to a lack of street trading
designation and suggestions have been put forward which would be
ignored and are currently impacting on fair competition and the
success of local business in some areas.
Add a single street
designation for areas with problems. This would be a missed
opportunity to review all designations and consult widely on
changes recommended as good practice.
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Consultation(s)
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Full public
consultation
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Recommendations
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That
the Licensing and Appeals Committee:
- Approves the revised Street Trading Policy 2025.
- Recommends its adoption by Full Council.
- Authorises officers to implement the policy and update the
Council’s website, procedures and application materials
accordingly.
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Reasons for recommendations
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Policy modernisation
and clarity
Support for local
economic growth
Public safety and
amenity
Consistency and
fairness in decision making
Positive stakeholder
engagement
Alignment with
strategic objectives
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Background papers
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Institute of
Licensing Street trading training 2025
Cornwall Council
Street Trading Policy
East Suffolk Street
Trading Policy
Breckland Council
Street Trading guidance and conditions
Local Government
Provisions Act 1982
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Wards
affected
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All
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Cabinet member(s)
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Councillor Callum
Ringer
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Contact Officer
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Elisa
Pendered
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Links to key documents:
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Corporate Plan:
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An environment for
business to thrive in.
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Medium Term Financial Strategy
(MTFS)
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Council Policies &
Strategies
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Corporate Governance:
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Is this a key
decision
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No
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Has the public interest test
been applied
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Yes and
full public consultation applies
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Details of any previous
decision(s) on this matter
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2016 a review of
street trading was considered and found to be unnecessary at the
time.
The last street
trading policy issued by North Norfolk District Council was in
1989.
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Additional documents:
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LICENSING FEES AND CHARGES 2026-2027 PDF 364 KB
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LICENSING FEES AND CHARGES 2026 - 2027
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Executive Summary
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A comprehensive review of
licensing fees and charges for 2026–27 has been undertaken to
ensure compliance with statutory cost-recovery requirements. The
proposed changes aim to ensure fairness, transparency, and
alignment with legal duties, with implementation delegated to
officers from 1 April 2026.
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Options considered
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Postpone review to a later
date. Postponement would be out of line with legislation. The
Council is required to charge on a cost recovery basis. To ensure
accuracy, a regular cost analysis is required.
Percentage uplift. This
approach does not take account of fluctuating costs and demand on
each licence type.
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Consultation(s)
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Licensing fees and charges are
set by Government or cost recovery; therefore, full consultation is
not required.
The Licensing Committee is a
public meeting. Papers are publicly available online in advance of
the meeting. Members of the public can attend the meeting. Fees
will be published for at least 4 weeks before being
introduced.
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Recommendations
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That
the Licensing and Appeals Committee:
- Acknowledges the scrap metal fees, licensed vehicle and private
hire operator fees to be approved by Cabinet.
- Agrees the revised Mobile Home Fees Policy
- Agrees the 2026-27 fees and charges, excluding those mentioned
in recommendation 1.
- Recommends approval by Full Council.
- Delegate authority to officers to implement the revised fees
from 1 April 2026.
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Reasons for recommendations
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Consistency and fairness in
decision making
Alignment with statutory
obligations
Cost recovery
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Background papers
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Institute of Licensing Street
fees and charges training 2025
Local Government Miscellaneous
Provisions Act 1982
Licensing Act 2003
Public Health Act
1936
Licensing Activities Involving
Animals (England) Regulations 2018
Town Police Clauses Act
1847
Local Government Miscellaneous
Provisions Act 1976
Breckland District Council fees
and charges
Great Yarmouth District Council
fees and charges
Norwich City Council fees and
charges
East Lindsey District Council
Mobile Home Fees Policy
South Norfolk and Broadland
fees and charges
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Wards
affected
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All
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Cabinet member(s)
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Councillor Callum
Ringer
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Contact Officer
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Environmental and Leisure
Business Support Manager
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Links to key documents:
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Corporate Plan:
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An environment for business to
thrive in.
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Medium Term Financial Strategy
(MTFS)
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The licensing fees and charges
contribute to the overall budget-setting. Licensing fees are
ringfenced to be reinvested in the licensing service.
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Council Policies &
Strategies
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Mobile Home Fees Policy
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Corporate Governance:
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Is this a key
decision
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Yes
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Has the public interest test
been applied
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Details of any previous
decision(s) on this matter
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Licensing fees and charges form
part of the budget proposals set before Full Council each
year.
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Additional documents:
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8. |
EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC
To
pass the following resolution, if necessary:
“That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act
1972 the
press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following
items of
business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure
of exempt
information as defined in paragraph _ of Part I of Schedule 12A
(as
amended) to the
Act.”
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TO CONSIDER ANY EXEMPT MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PUBLIC BUSINESS OF THE AGENDA
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