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Our Responsibilities


To help the Committee deal with its business quickly and efficiently we will meet the following standards of care:
Our Responsibilities

FOR APPLICANTS

  • We will give you as much notice as possible if your matter is to be considered by the Committee
  • We will send you all relevant papers at least 5 days before the hearing We will tell you the time and location of the meeting
  • We guarantee to give written notice of the Committee's decision within 3 working days of the hearing
  • We guarantee to tell you of any statutory rights of appeal
  • FOR OBJECTORS

  • We guarantee to let you know of your right to attend and make deputations
  • We guarantee to let you know of the Committee's decision
  • YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Please attend for any interviews and provide all and necessary background evidence to help the Licensing Officer present a balanced report to the Committee
  • Acknowledge receipt, confirm your attendance and tell us if you will be legally represented Be punctual but be prepared to wait for your case to be heard Please tell us if you wish to exercise a right of appeal against a Committee decision
  • Please telephone the committee administrator by no later than 12 noon on the day before the committee to 'register' as a deputation
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