Licensing: Public Protection Committee

The decisions as the council's minutes record them. A plain-language summary follows once it has been written.

1. Minutes of the meeting held on 14th November, 2023.

   RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 14th November, 2023 be approved as a correct record.

2. Application to Permit the use of Corporate Branding on Vehicles Owned by Veezu. [View Supplemental Information]

   RESOLVED – T H A T having considered the conclusions in connection with the Application, and taken into consideration the debate from all parties at the meeting, that the Application to permit the use of corporate branding on vehicles owned by Veezu be approved. The Committee agreed that the Applicant had satisfied the statutory tests under section 48 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, for the reasons set out in the report and its appendices. Reason for decision In order for the Council to discharge its duty to determine the Application, in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Minutes - KB

1. 1

   Apologies for absence.

   Minute

   These were received from Councillors S.T. Wiliam and M.R. Wilkinson.

2. 2

   Minutes of the meeting held on 14th November, 2023.

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 14th November, 2023 be approved as a correct record.

   Minute

   RESOLVED – T H A T the minutes of the meeting held on 14th November, 2023 be approved as a correct record.

3. 3

   To receive declarations of interest and the nature of such interests under the Council’s Code of Conduct.

   Minute

   No declarations were received.

4. 4

   Application to Permit the use of Corporate Branding on Vehicles Owned by Veezu. [View Supplemental Information]

   Decision as recorded

   RESOLVED – T H A T having considered the conclusions in connection with the Application, and taken into consideration the debate from all parties at the meeting, that the Application to permit the use of corporate branding on vehicles owned by Veezu be approved. The Committee agreed that the Applicant had satisfied the statutory tests under section 48 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, for the reasons set out in the report and its appendices. Reason for decision In order for the Council to discharge its duty to determine the Application, in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Minutes - KB

   Minute

   The Licensing officer in presenting the report advised that Committee was being requested to consider permitting the use of corporate branding on vehicles owned by the Veezu Group. The report outlined that officers had delegated authority to provide approval but as a full livery had been requested on all Veezu vehicles, the matter was being presented to the Committee for determination. Since the publication of the agenda and prior to the meeting a video and photos of the Corporate branding to be used had been shared with Members and for the benefit of the those viewing the meeting online the video and photos were also shared during the meeting. Minutes - KB During the discussion on the matter Members commented on the use of advertising and publicity as a marketing tool and whether this would have an impact on Council policies. The legal officer present advised that every application would need to be considered on its merits with the main question to consider being does it cause confusion to the public and in recognising that the branding was clear it was considered that this would likely cause less confusion to the public. It was therefore subsequently RESOLVED – T H A T having considered the conclusions in connection with the Application, and taken into consideration the debate from all parties at the meeting, that the Application to permit the use of corporate branding on vehicles owned by Veezu be approved. The Committee agreed that the Applicant had satisfied the statutory tests under section 48 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, for the reasons set out in the report and its appendices. Reason for decision In order for the Council to discharge its duty to determine the Application, in accordance with the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. Minutes - KB

   Papers: Application to Permit the use of Corporate Branding on Vehicles Owned by Veezu, View Supplemental Information
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   Any items which the Chair has decided are urgent (Part I).

6. 6

   Any items which the Chair has decided are urgent (Part II).

Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.

Declarations are read from the minutes once they are published.

• Christopher FranksPlaid CymruPresent
• Gillian BruceConservativePresent
• Lis BurnettLabourPresent
• Margaret WilkinsonLabourSent apologies
• Naomi MarshallseaLabourPresent
• Ruba SivagnanamLabourPresent
• Steffan WiliamPlaid CymruSent apologies
• Vincent Peter DriscollConservativePresent
• William HennessyConservativePresent

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