Decision
Analysis
outcome: The proposed Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-2030 and the cumulative impact assessment for the City Centre have been approved and recommended for adoption by the City Council.
summary: The decision is to seek approval for a revised Statement of Licensing Policy to operate from 2025-2030 and a Cumulative Impact Assessment for the City Centre.
topline: The City Council has decided to approve a revised Statement of Licensing Policy and Cumulative Impact Assessment for the City Centre.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves licensing regulations which can impact businesses and residents in the City Centre.
affected_stakeholders: ["City Council", "Businesses", "Residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.stoke.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=23623
Decision Maker: Documents to be Considered by the A detailed report for this item will be available to the decision maker at least five working days before the date of the meeting and will include details of any supporting documentation and / or background papers to be considered.
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek approval to a revised Statement of Licensing Policy to operate from 2025 – 2030 and Cumulative Impact Assessment for the City Centre and recommend their adoption by Full City Council.
Content: To seek approval to a revised Statement of Licensing Policy to operate from 2025 – 2030 and Cumulative Impact Assessment for the City Centre and recommend their adoption by Full City Council. Recommendation(s) 1.1 That the proposed Statement of Licensing Policy 2025-2030 be approved and recommended to the City Council for adoption. That the cumulative impact assessment for the City Centre be approved and recommended to City Council for adoption
Date of Decision: June 24, 2025