The Council's Licensing Committee and Sub-Committee play a key role in the community. The Licensing Committee has currently delegated its functions to the Licensing Sub-Committee.

The Committees' responsibilities include:

• Considering and resolving all matters relating to the Licensing, Certification and Registration functions of the Council undertaken by the Director of Environment Department.
• Hearing appeals against decisions made by officers carrying out delegated licensing functions
• Determining new applications for licences and variations to existing licences

A more detailed explanation of the Licensing Committee’s Terms of Reference, responsibilities, and membership structure can be found in the constitution:

www.lbhf.gov.uk/constitution