Agenda item

Councillor Brian Grocock submitted a report on the Late Night Levy, as set out on pages 47 to 50 of the agenda.

RESOLVED to approve the introduction of a Late Night Levy Scheme in the following terms:-

(1)  the Levy to apply from 1 November 2014;

(2)  to be charged to premises that are authorised to sell alcohol at any time between 00:01 – 06:00;

(3)  there will be an exemption for premises falling within the following categories as defined in Regulation 4 of the late Night Levy (Expenses, Exemptions and Reductions) Regulations 2012:

(a)  Premises with overnight accommodation

(b)  Theatres and cinemas

(c)  Bingo halls

(d)  Community Amateur Sports Clubs

(e)  Community premises

(f)  Premises which are a member of a BID established for relevant purposes

(g)  Premises which only become liable for the LNL by virtue of their being permitted to supply alcohol for consumption on the premises on 1st January in every year

(4)  the funds raised, net of the administration costs incurred by the Licensing Authority, be split 30/70 between the Licensing Authority and the Police respectively;

(5)  the Licensing Authority’s portion of the funding to be used throughout the City to support the prevention of crime and disorder caused by the night time economy during the hours of the levy. This will be achieved through the establishment of two night time Community Protection Officer posts.