Agenda and minutes

To declare any personal/prejudicial interests for the purpose of Section 81(3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of Conduct

There were no declarations of interest

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Dobson, Grayshon, Selby and Wilson

To consider the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) with details of a request for the performance of hypnotism located within The Light Shopping Centre, Leeds LS1. The performance is proposed for 6^th October 2009.

(Report attached)

Members will note that the Licensing and Regulatory Panel scheduled for today’s’ date at 10.00 am was previously cancelled due to lack of business. Since that cancellation, this application has been made. This application needs to be dealt with prior to the next Panel meeting scheduled on 17th November 2009.

The Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) submitted a report setting out details of a request from Mr D Bolton for the performance of hypnotism at the Vue Cinema, The Light Shopping Centre, Leeds.

The application had been made under the Hypnotism Act 1952 which empowered the local authority to grant a licence for the exhibition, demonstration or performance of hypnotism. The report included a copy of the proposed show content and risk assessment and it was noted that Mr Bolton had presented performances of hypnotism during the last 24 years in other local authority areas and on television.

A copy of a document from Lloyds confirming that Mr Bolton held Public Liability insurance was included at Appendix 2 of the report. Proposed conditions which could be attached to any permission were contained within Appendix 3 of the report.

Members noted this additional Panel meeting had been called as the Licensing and Regulatory Panel originally scheduled for today’s’ date at 10.00 am was previously cancelled due to lack of business. Since that cancellation, this application had been received and was required to be dealt with prior to the next Panel meeting scheduled on 17th November 2009 in order for the proposed performance to take place.

RESOLVED – That permission be granted for the performance of hypnotism at the Vue Cinema, The Light Shopping Centre, Leeds as outlined in the request from Mr Bolton and the approval be subject to the conditions specified within Appendix 3 of the submitted report.