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RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 25 September 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
RESOLVED: (a) That authorisation be granted to make an order to extinguish part of footpath No. 7 (Eglwysbach) under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980. (b) That authorisation be granted to make an order under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 and that both orders be made concurrently. (c) That in the event no objections are received, the order(s) are confirmed. In the event objections are received for one or both orders, they are referred to the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) for determination.
RESOLVED: That authorisation be granted in the making of a Modification Order (DMMO) under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, adding the claimed route, within the community of Dolwyd, Glan Conwy, to the Definitive Map and Statement. Note: Councillor Sharon Doleman declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
RESOLVED: (a) That the progress of the legislation, consultations papers and implications in relation to Special Procedures Licences (skin piercing including tattooing, acupuncture, body/ear piercing, micro blading and electrolysis) be noted. (b) That training be arranged for Committee Members by Welsh Government, prior to the implementation of the scheme.
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 12 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Abdul Khan, Alan Hunter, Harry Saville and Geoff Stewart (Cabinet Member for Environment, Roads and Facilities – Neighbourhood and the Environment).
Councillor Sharon Doleman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6(ii) - Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, Definitive Map Modification Order (DMMO) application as she had expressed a view on the matter on a previous occasion. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
None.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 25 September 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 25 September 2023 were submitted for approval. RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting of the General Licensing Committee held on 25 September 2023 be approved and signed as a correct record.
The Chair encouraged all Members of the Committee to attend Licensing training events.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That authorisation be granted to make an order to extinguish part of footpath No. 7 (Eglwysbach) under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980. (b) That authorisation be granted to make an order under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 and that both orders be made concurrently. (c) That in the event no objections are received, the order(s) are confirmed. In the event objections are received for one or both orders, they are referred to the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) for determination.
The Environmental Strategy Officer presented a report detailing the necessary information to consider proposals to extinguish a section of public footpath No. 7 (Eglwysbach), under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 and to create an alternative section of footpath under Section 26 of the same Act. In addition, it was noted that both the Eglwysbach Community Council and Local Ward Member, Councillor Austin Roberts, offered no objection. The following was discussed: · The need for an alternative route due to the existing path being subject to natural erosion and considered dangerous was acknowledged. · The consultation process. · A dispute regarding land ownership with a neighbouring farm was acknowledged. RESOLVED: (a) That authorisation be granted to make an order to extinguish part of footpath No. 7 (Eglwysbach) under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980. (b) That authorisation be granted to make an order under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 and that both orders be made concurrently. (c) That in the event no objections are received, the order(s) are confirmed. In the event objections are received for one or both orders, they are referred to the Planning and Environment Decisions Wales (PEDW) for determination.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: That authorisation be granted in the making of a Modification Order (DMMO) under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, adding the claimed route, within the community of Dolwyd, Glan Conwy, to the Definitive Map and Statement. Note: Councillor Sharon Doleman declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
The Environmental Strategy Officer presented a report detailing the necessary information for Members to consider an application, made under the provisions of Section 53 (2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (The 1981 Act), for a path in the community of Dolwyd, Glan Conwy, to be added to the Council’s Definitive Map and Statement. Members were supportive of the proposal. RESOLVED: That authorisation be granted in the making of a Modification Order (DMMO) under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, adding the claimed route, within the community of Dolwyd, Glan Conwy, to the Definitive Map and Statement. Note: Councillor Sharon Doleman declared a personal interest in the above item. As the interest was considered prejudicial, Councillor Doleman left the meeting whilst the matter was being discussed.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED: (a) That the progress of the legislation, consultations papers and implications in relation to Special Procedures Licences (skin piercing including tattooing, acupuncture, body/ear piercing, micro blading and electrolysis) be noted. (b) That training be arranged for Committee Members by Welsh Government, prior to the implementation of the scheme.
The Senior Environmental Health Officer presented a report to raise awareness of the impending changes in legislation in relation to Special Procedures Licences (skin piercing including tattooing, acupuncture, body/ear piercing, micro blading and electrolysis). Discussion ensued regarding the following: · Potential licensing arrangements and new licensing scheme proposals. · Conditions for practitioners, prior to them being granted a licence, in respect of hygiene practices and location etc. · Enforcement, raising awareness and the right of appeal in certain situations to the General Licensing Committee. · Extending the remit to cover more beauty procedures such as Botox and lip fillers. · Consultation process and training for Committee Members. RESOLVED: (a) That the progress of the legislation, consultations papers and implications in relation to Special Procedures Licences (skin piercing including tattooing, acupuncture, body/ear piercing, micro blading and electrolysis) be noted. (b) That training be arranged for Committee Members by Welsh Government, prior to the implementation of the scheme.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 12 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
RESOLVED- That the Public and Press be excluded from the meeting under the provisions of Section 100A of the above Act during consideration of the following items as it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 12 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A to the Act and that in all the relevant circumstances, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
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