The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.

DECISION

1.    To agree the option to renew (redesignate) the current Licensing Scheme in operation within; Weavers, Whitechapel and Spitalfields and Banglatown area (pre 2014 ward boundaries) that is due to come to an end on 30th September 2021 for a further five years.

2.    To agree to exclude the Students Accommodation Blocks that are regulated by the Accreditation Network UK (ANUK) which are currently included within the scope of the current scheme.

3.    To agree to delegate to the Head of the Environmental Health and Trading Standards to make minor administrative and delivery adjustments as and when required.

4.    To agree to approve/endorse the revised Licensing conditions/fees and amenities / accommodation standards to achieve consistency and transparency as may be required on a case by case basis.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)

(Head of Environmental Health and Trading Standards (D. Tolley)