Haringey Council is updating its Statement of Licensing Policy and preparing for the implementation of Martyn's Law, which aims to improve security at public venues.
The Culture, Community Safety & Environment Scrutiny Panel reviewed the draft Statement of Licensing Policy 2026-2031, and was scheduled to provide comments for the Cabinet Member. The Licensing Act 2003 requires licensing authorities to prepare, consult on, and publish a licensing policy every five years, outlining their approach to licensing responsibilities.
The draft policy incorporates updates to Section 182 guidance, including changes to pavement licences, guidance on immigration status documentation for licensees, and raising awareness of Martyn's Law. The updated policy aims to provide clarity for residents and businesses, setting out how the authority intends to approach its licensing responsibilities. It also seeks to integrate licensing with council planning, crime prevention, child safeguarding, and cultural strategies. The policy aims to promote the four licensing objectives: crime and disorder prevention, public safety, public nuisance prevention, and child protection.
The panel's review took place at a meeting on Monday, 15 September 2025, where Councillors Makbule Gunes, Liam Carroll, Luke Cawley-Harrison, Eldridge Culverwell, George Dunstall, and Sue Jameson were in attendance. The agenda included discussions on the quarterly budget monitoring report, the Corporate Delivery Plan, and a scrutiny review of the Walking and Cycling Action Plan update, in addition to the licensing policy.
