Key Objectives (KOs):

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm

Key Measures of Success (KMS):

• All licences issued reflect key objectives
• Town centre pubs and clubs being open after 11pm to be members of Pubwatch radio scheme; employ registered door supervisors; consider use of CCTV ; possible stricter regimes on high-profile occasions; possible limited entry times; possible dispersal policies; use of an approved crime and disorder audit
• Town centre take-aways and fast-food outlets operating beyond 11pm to provide litter bins; prevention of fly posting; stricter noise controls; possible contribution to taxi marshalling scheme; work with residents and Ashford Borough Council on joint initiatives
• Night clubs employing experienced and trained first-aiders; supervised provision of free water; provision of ‘sin bins’; use of monitoring measures and devices; to have a venue drug policy; possible provision of free transport home; use of accredited door supervisors; no alcohol or cigarettes on dance floors; having a dispersal policy

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• BVPI 166 Environmental Health Checklist | Performance Indicator

The Council has reviewed and revised its Statement of Licensing Policy as required by the Licensing Act 2003. It was agreed by full council in December 2007 and implemented in January 2008.

The re-published policy sets out the principles that the Licensing Authority will generally apply to promote the licensing objectives when making decisions on applications for licences made under the Act for the subsequent three years. The duty on licensing authorities, the Council, is to promote the licensing objectives at all times when carrying out functions under the Act.

Download the Licensing Act Policy 235Kb PDF

Author: Sheila Davison, Environmental Health Manager, Commercial - Environmental Service

Passed by Executive: December 2007

Review Date: 2010

If you require any further information please contact the Licensing Team on 01233 330578.

Or email the Licensing Team