Part I
8.
MINUTES
RESOLVED that the Minutes of the meeting held on 30 May 2012 be approved as a correct record and signed.
9
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND SUBSTITUTIONS
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor P. Shillinglaw.
10
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
11
HOME BOARDING OF DOGS
RESOLVED , 1. that the LACORS model conditions for home boarding of dogs, with minor amendments as set out in Annex 1 to the report, be adopted; and 2. that the Head of Service responsible for Licensing be authorised to amend and adapt the application of the home boarding conditions, as and when necessary, following specific written veterinary advice and taking into account the specific circumstances of particular premises and the Council's licensing policy.
12
ANY OTHER URGENT BUSINESS
There was no urgent business.
13
EXEMPT BUSINESS
RESOLVED that the public and press be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that: (i) they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act; and (ii) the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Part II(Confidential)
14
APPLICATION FOR A PRIVATE HIRE DRIVER'S LICENCE
RESOLVED , that the application for a private hire licence be GRANTED Reasons for the Decision 1. The Committee considered the report and papers before it and also took note of the applicant's submissions at the hearing. 2. The Committee appreciated the applicant's honesty in disclosing the conviction on his application and in openly expressing his regrets at having committed the offence. 3. The Committee noted that the applicant had held a previous licence with the Council and that there were no recorded complaints about him during that time.
15
PRESS RELEASE
RESOLVED not to issue a press release in respect of Minute 14 above.