Local Government Association gives evidence on the Licensing Act 2003

• Parliament TV: Licensing Act 2003
• Select Committee on the Licensing Act 2003

Witnesses

Tuesday 12 July, Committee Room 3A, Palace of Westminster

At 10.40am

• Cllr Tony Page, Deputy Leader of Reading Borough Council and Licensing Champion for the Local Government Association
• Cllr Debbie Mason, Portfolio Holder for Safety and Wellbeing, Rushcliffe Borough Council
• David Banks, Executive Manager Neighbourhoods, Rushcliffe Borough Council
• Cllr James Lewis, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Resources and Strategy, Leeds City Council
• Cllr Peter Richards, Chairman of the Licensing and Regulatory Committee, Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Possible questions

The session will examine the Local Government view and experience of the Licensing Act 2003 and its implementation. This will include:

• the key aims of the Act and the four licensing objectives
• particular challenges in rural and urban areas
• the impact of an increase in off-trade sales
• the decline in night clubs and members' clubs
• planning and licensing issues
• alcohol related crime and disorder
• implementation and decision making

Further information

• About Parliament: Select committees
• Visiting Parliament: Watch committees

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