The following Committees are appointed to discharge specific Council functions that are not the responsibility of the Cabinet:

Development Control

The Development Control Committee of 12 Members exercises:

  1. all powers of the Council relating to Town and Country planning and development control (except the review, alteration or approval of the Development Plan)
  2. the protection and preservation of trees
  3. those Highways powers, particularly regarding Rights of Way, that have been delegated from Hertfordshire County Council under an Agency Agreement.

Licensing

The Licensing committee exercises powers relating to all aspects of the licenses and permits that the Council has a power or duty to grant including Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles and drivers, Food safety, Street trading.  It also deals with certain Health and Safety issues that are not otherwise covered by the Council’s capacity as employer.

Licensing Act 2003 & Licensing of Alcohol & Gambling

This Panel of three Councillors, who are chosen from a pool of nominated Members, is required to consider licence applications under the Licensing Act 2003 including Licensing of Alcohol & Gambling.

Standards

The Standards Committee aims to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and ensure that Members of the Council observe the Code of Conduct. In addition to four Councillors, the Committee has two independent members, who have been appointed by full Council, as well as two members nominated by the Parish and Town Councils.

 

Name Description
Development Control This Committee of 12 Members exercises:

  1. all powers of the Council relating to Town and Country planning and development control (except the review, alteration or approval of the Development Plan)
  2. the protection and preservation of trees
  3. those Highways powers, particularly regarding Rights of Way, that have been delegated from Hertfordshire County Council under an Agency Agreement.
Licensing This committee exercises powers relating to all aspects of the licenses and permits that the Council has a power or duty to grant, including:

  • Hackney carriages and private hire vehicles and drivers
  • Lotteries, betting and gaming
  • Public and private entertainments
  • Sex shops
  • Theatres and cinemas
  • Nurses’ agencies
  • Food safety
  • Caravan sites, camping sites and moveable dwellings
  • Street trading
  • Closing orders for take-away food shops
  • Any other licensing matter as may from time to time require determination by the Council
  • The registration of persons or premises in pursuance of public health, safety or related functions
It also deals with certain Health and Safety issues that are not otherwise covered by the Council’s capacity as employer.

Licensing Act 2003,

Licensing of Alcohol & Gambling,
This Panel of three Councillors, who are chosen from a pool of nominated Members, is required to consider licence applications under the Licensing Act 2003.
 
The four licensing objectives, as established by the Licensing Act 2003, are:
  • the prevention of crime and disorder;
  • public safety;
  • the prevention of public nuisance and
  • the protection of children from harm.
Standards The Standards Committee aims to promote and maintain high standards of conduct and ensure that Members of the Council observe the Code of Conduct. In addition to four Councillors, the Committee has two independent members, who have been appointed by full Council, as well as two members nominated by the Parish and Town Councils.