Agenda item

5.1

The Chief Licensing Officer submitted  a report on the Annual Review of Safety Certification/Safety Advisory Group Policy in relation to designated stadiums, regulated stands, other grounds, concerts, festivals and other events, a copy of which Policy was attached at Appendix “A” to the report. 

5.2

Steve Lonnia, Chief Licensing Officer, stated that the Policy was first issued in January 2012 as a result of the annual self-assessment process carried out by the Licensing Service.  He added that the Policy was recently reviewed and updated following consultation with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, the Safety Advisory Group and the relevant stadiums in the City affected by the Policy.

5.3

Steve Lonnia briefly outlined the Policy and made reference to its purpose, aims, scope, objectives, legislation, delegations and responsibilities and felt it was important to bring policies made under officer delegated powers to the attention of Members so that they were aware of such matters and for them to endorse the Policy.

5.4

He stated that a local authority is permitted to charge fees for the issue, amendment, replacement or transfer of a safety certificate.  However, at present, this Authority does not charge for work undertaken, but after carrying out consultations with other local authorities, it is now intended to determine and introduce fees to be charged and he would report further on this to a future meeting of the Committee.

5.5

RESOLVED: That this Committee notes and endorses the action taken by the Chief Licensing Officer in updating the Safety Certification/Safety Advisory Group Policy document now submitted.