Council - Thursday, 2nd July, 2026 7.00 pm - Agenda

To confirm the minutes of the Annual Council Meeting held on 26th May, 2026 and the Extraordinary Meeting of the Council held on 18th June, 2026 (copies attached).

(1)       To receive any questions by Members submitted in pursuance of Standing Order 8 (3).

Public Questions

(2)       To answer any questions from the public submitted under Standing Order 9 in accordance with the Procedure Note.

To consider the following Notice of Motion, which has been submitted by Cllr Gareth Lyon pursuant to Standing Order 10 (1):

“This council recognises the cost-of-living crisis and the severe challenges facing many local businesses.

This council also recognises the particular steps many local businesses and groups make to recognise and honour the service of our Armed Forces and veterans.

In order to help both businesses and our Armed Forces and veterans, this council will invite local businesses to notify us of their discounts and offers for armed forces and will publish a central listing of all local businesses and groups that have notified the Council that they make discounts available to Armed Forces and Veterans.”

To consider the recommendations of the Cabinet and Committees in relation to the following items:

To receive a report from the Cabinet (copy attached – Annex 1) which sets out the Statement of Licensing Policy in respect of the Licensing Act 2003 for formal adoption by the Council. Cllr Christine Guinness, Portfolio Holder for Pride in Place and Neighbourhood Services, will introduce this item.

To receive a report from the Licensing and Corporate Business Committee (copy attached – Annex 2) which recommends the appointment of Members to Champion Roles and Champion priorities for 2026/27. Cllr Sarah Spall, Chair of the Licensing and Corporate Business Committee, will introduce this item.

Subject to consideration by the Licensing and Corporate Business Committee at its meeting on 1st July, the Council will be asked to consider a report (copy to follow – Annex 3) which recommends the designation of Head of Paid Service. Cllr Sarah Spall, Chair of the Licensing and Corporate Business Committee, will introduce this item.

To receive any questions by Members to Cabinet Members submitted in accordance with the Procedure Note.

To receive and ask questions on the Reports of the following Meetings (copy reports attached):

To note the Reports of the following meetings (copy reports attached):