Issue - meetings
Implementation of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 and appropriate delegations
Meeting: 03/10/2013 - Council (Item 50)
50 The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 and Delegations 
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Minutes:
It was proposed by Councillor Fenner, who clarified that the legislation had already been implemented, seconded by Councillor Nicholson and RESOLVED:
“THAT the recommendation at paragraph 6.1 of the report be adopted, namely:
‘Council delegates to the Licensing Board the power to grant, refuse, revoke or vary applications under the 2013 Scrap Metal Dealers Act where representations are to be made. Non-contentious applications without representations may be granted by the Regulatory Services Manager under delegated powers. Fees to be set by the Regulatory Services Manager in consultation with the relevant Cabinet portfolio, then agreed annually by Council.’ ”
Meeting: 12/09/2013 - Cabinet (Item 100)
100 Implementation of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 and appropriate delegations PDF 66 KB
Minutes:
The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013; was a new piece of legislation that would be coming into effect in October this year. The Act brought with it delegations to Local Authorities, that would see Thanet District Council being required to issue licences to scrap metal dealers, after applicants were cleared as fit and proper persons by the Police.
Councillor Fenner proposed, Councillor C. Hart seconded and Members agreed:
1. To recommend that Full Council delegates to the Licensing Board the power to; grant refuse, revoke or vary applications under the 2013 Scrap Metal Dealers Act where representations are to be made. Non-contentious applications without representations may be granted by the Regulatory Services Manager under delegated powers. Fees to be set by the Regulatory Services Manager in consultation with the relevant Cabinet portfolio holder and then agreed annually by Council.