Environmental Services Annual Report

Annual Report 2006-2007

Administration and enforcement of Local Authority licensing functions including taxis, street trading, charitable collections and animal welfare.
Administration and enforcement of Licensing Act functions in respect of licensing all outlets selling alcohol and providing entertainment. Persons supervising these activities are also licensed by the service.
In partnership with other agencies ensure delivery of the local town centre safety and alcohol harm action plans

Adoption of Pavement Cafe licensing procedure
Introduction of revised topographical test for taxi drivers
Introduction of regional guidance for Councillors in determining taxi licence applications
Introduction of Statutory Gambling Policy .

During 2006/07 the following achievements were made:

Adoption and Implementation of Pavement Cafe Licensing Policy
Introduction of improved topographical knowledge tests for taxi drivers, incorporating randomly generated questions
Introduction of AGMA guidance for Councillors in determining taxi licence applications and reviews, thereby promoting consistency throughout the region
Introduction of the Councils Statutory Gambling Policy, guidance also made available to local businesses
Introduction of a regional policy regarding the licensing of stretch limousines.
100% success in relation to all prosecution files prepared

Undertake a independent survey in relation to standards of local taxi services
Implement the licensing requirements and enforcement of premise licence requirements in relation to the Gambling Act
Regional consideration into the development of standardised policies in respect of taxis and private hire
Regional adoption of the Pub Watch on line system
Effective administration and enforcement of licensing requirements

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