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 were received from Councillors Armitage, Dobson and Townsley

To consider the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) on details of a request for a performance of Hypnotism under the Hypnotism Act 1952 to be held at the Station Hotel, 1 Station Road, Leeds LS15 7JX.

(Report attached)

The Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) submitted a report setting out details of a request for the performance of hypnotism by Mr D Pinkney (performing as Mr D Gordon) at The Station Hotel, Crossgates, Leeds 15 on 3^rd November 2009.

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 application form, schedule of proposed show content and risk assessment. It was noted that Mr Pinkney had presented performances of hypnotism elsewhere in Leeds but mainly worked in the Hull area.

A copy of a document from Towergate Professional Risks confirming that Mr Pinkney held current Public Liability insurance was included as an Appendix to the report. Proposed conditions which could be attached to any permission were contained within Appendix 3 of the report.

RESOLVED – That permission be granted for the performance of hypnotism, as proposed by Mr Pinkney, subject to the conditions specified within Appendix 3 of the submitted report.