Membership of the Licensing Panels is drawn from members of the Licensing Committee. Panels consist of three members. The Panels, like the Licensing Committee, do not need to be politically balanced.
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Licensing Committee
This committee has responsibility for all licensing functions under the Licensing Act 2003 and all functions under part 8 of the Gambling Act 2005 except those that by virtue of section 154 cannot be delegated.
Economic Prosperity Board (Joint Committee)
The Board (or joint committee) comprises of the leaders of the three constituent councils (Fylde, Wyre and Blackpool), with partners (co-opted members) from the private sector. Such an arrangement will deliver effective oversight on the work being undertaken in the Enterprise Zones, political interface and accountability on strategic policy areas for the Fylde coast and…
Tourism and Leisure Committee
This committee is responsible for sports, arts, leisure and cultural provisions, parks and open spaces, sand dune and beach management, and tourism and events promotion policies.
For information on speaking at this committee see "Public Speaking at Council Meetings" in the Documents and Information section.
Public Protection Committee
This committee has responsibility for the hearing of staff appeals, the issuing of taxi licenses and caravan site licenses, powers in regards to noise, food production, food storage, pet shops, fireworks and storage of other dangerous substances.
Planning Committee
Formerly known as Development Management, this committee is responsible for the determining of planning applications and planning enforcement action. It is also responsible for planning policy matters such as the local plan.
For information on speaking at this committee see "Public Speaking at Council Meetings" in the Documents and Information section. Please note that…
Finance and Democracy Committee
The committee is responsible for the development and oversight of matters relating to finance, corporate planning, performance management, procurement, community projects, strategic partnerships, policy development and mayoral arrangements.
For information on speaking at this committee see "Public Speaking at Council Meetings" in the Documents and Information section.
Environment, Health and Housing
This committee is the designated crime and disorder committee for the purposes of the Police and Justice Act 2006. It is also responsible for housing, health, bathing water quality, food hygiene, pest control, community safety and the cemetery and crematorium.
For information on speaking at this committee see "Public Speaking at Council Meetings" in…
Chief Officers Employment Committee
This committee has responsibility for the appointment of the head of paid service, the statutory chief officers and non-statutory chief officers. It also has responsibility for disciplinary action against and dismissal of those officers.
In accordance with guidance from the JNC the composition of the committee is made up solely of the Council's appointed…
Audit and Standards Committee
This committee has responsibility for oversight of the council's risk management, corporate governance and internal audit functions. It also receives reports for the council's external auditors and has responsibility for the council's code of conduct for members. It will determine the outcome of standards investigations and hear reports from the monitoring officer.
