What is the effect of licensed premises on residential areas?
11 October 2016
Residents' associations and Citizens Advice give evidence on the tension between local residents and licensed venues in their areas. The Licensing Act 2003 sets out to provide greater freedom to the hospitality and leisure industry, as well as giving consumers more choice. At the same time the legislation was intended to grant authorities the appropriate powers to deal with misuse of these freedoms.
Witnesses
Tuesday 11 October, Committee Room 3A, Palace of Westminster
At approximately 11.30am
- Dr Alan Shrank, Chairman, National Organisation of Residents' Associations (NORA)
- Councillor Carol Davies, NORA
- Richard Brown, Westminster Citizens Advice
- Patricia Thomas, Chair, Harmood, Clarence, Hartland Residents Association
Possible questions
- Do current licensing laws work in favour of residents' interests or against them?
- Do licensing committees properly represent the interests of everyone involved?
- Do residents participate fully in the procedure governing hearings before licensing committees?
- Do other authorities such as police and planners reflect residents' interests fully?
- What is the impact of Temporary Event Notices (TENs) on residents?
- How do appeals work for residents?
- What has been the impact of the Live Music Act 2012 on residents?
Further information
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