Licensing Act 2003 Committee Hearings - Best Practice & Recent Developments

Introduction

Licensing committee hearings can vary significantly around the country and have the ability to take advocates and parties by surprise in the manner in which they progress.

Delivered by licensing expert Joan Smith, this virtual classroom seminar will provide beginners and seasoned practitioners alike with an invaluable guide to all representatives of responsible authorities.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Preparation of applications and partnership working, the role of health and growth
• Preparation for a committee hearing, including evidence and supporting documents
• Attendance at hearing
• Reporting of hearings and closed sessions
• Application and use of section 182 Guidance, Statements of Licensing Policy and other guidance documents including the National Licensing Policy Framework
• Decision making process and the importance of reasons
• Appeal avenues
• Cost implications
• Case law update

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.