The Licensing, Environment and Safety
Committee is concerned with the licensing of taxis, gaming,
entertainment and food establishments; functions relating to health
and safety including those related to the control of nuisances.
From 7 February 2005, the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 come
into force which brings alcohol licensing under the control of
Local Authorities from the Licensing Magistrates, and introduces a
new style of licensing regime covering late-night refreshment
(cafes, restaurants and takeaways open after 23.00hrs / 11pm),
regulated entertainment and the sale and supply of alcohol. This
combined licensing regime introduces Premises Licences, Club
Registration Certificates and Temporary Event Notices to control
premises, and the new Personal Licence for individuals normally
resident in Stockport who supervise the retail sale of
alcohol.
The Licensing, Environment and Safety Committee
is responsible for considering all applications for new licenses
and variations to existing licenses where representations are made
from either responsible authorities or interested parties. These
applications will be considered at one of two standing Licensing,
Environment and Safety Committees, Sub-Committees A and
B.
The Licensing, Environment and Safety Committee
is composed of 10 Councillors appointed by the Annual Council
Meeting and usually meets every month in the Town Hall, Stockport
at 6pm.
