The Council, in its capacity as Licensing
Authority, is required to consider applications and issue permits
and licences for charitable collections which take place in public
areas and from house to house. There is currently no policy in
force covering the Council area for these activities and it is
considered necessary and appropriate for such a policy to be
prepared, consulted upon and published in order to ensure that
applications for this type of authorisation are considered and
determined in a fair, consistent and transparent manner.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/08/2023
Decision due: 12 Dec 2023 by Council
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Environmental Health and Community Partnerships
Lead director: Assistant Director - Growth & Regeneration
Contact: Sarah Gear, Senior Licensing Officer Email: sarah-gear@tamworth.gov.uk.
Consultation process
the draft policy will undergo a consultation
process with all relevant stakeholders, including affected charity
organisations, town centre managers, Staffordshire Police,
Community Safety officers, residents, businesses, Members, parish
councils and Community Boards.