Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information

The Chairman moved, it was seconded and

RESOLVED:  That as public discussion would disclose exempt information, the following matters be considered in private.

(Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 5 – Legal Advice)

(Reason: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 5 – Legal Advice)

The report of the Director of Central Services set out details of action taken following an appeal to the Magistrate’s Court by the licensee of the Somerhill Public House in respect of a decision made by the Licensing and Appeals Committee, sitting as a Panel, on 5 August 2013. 

The Director of Central Services explained that, as the legal proceedings had commenced, any revised decision arising from further negotiation between the licensee, Kent Police and the licensing authority could only be agreed by way of a Consent Order issued by the Court and signed by all parties.  He further explained that the Council’s Constitution did not provide an express power to the Director of Central Services to dispose of legal proceedings.

RESOLVED:  That the Director of Central Services be authorised to sign the Consent Order, as set out at Annex 1 to the report, and settle the current court proceedings.