The Committee received the minutes of the Licensing Panels held on the following dates:

1 November 2007, 13 November 2007                

8 July 2008, 18 December 2008 x 2         

15/16 January 2009, 3 April 2009, 14 April 2009, 3 August 2009,

1 September 2009  

As a result of the discussions that ensued it was clear that some members, particularly those who had not had the opportunity to serve on a Panel, felt ill-equipped and insufficiently trained to deal with Panel meetings.   It was suggested that members might benefit from attending Panel meetings as observers and also that regular training sessions in both Licensing and Gambling Law/procedures should be provided for members at future meetings of the main Licensing Committee.

Resolved that

1.              The minutes be noted

2.              Licensing/Gambling Training be provided for members