can include positive, supportive representations. ‘Relevant representations’ Advice for anyone wishing to make representations is available on the Vale of Glamorgan website and can be provided in hard copy upon request. Individuals or groups may request a representative to make representations on their behalf, for example a legal representative, friend, Member of Parliament, Member of the National Assembly for Wales or Town and Community Councillor. Licensing authority Members are bound by the Member Code of Conduct when participating in the licensing process. Responsible Authorities are advised that representations to impose conditions on licences must not duplicate existing legislation, and should be tailored to the size, style, characteristics and activities taking place at the premises concerned. Standard conditions will not be imposed and therefore all representations should be proportionate and properly recognise the difference between venues. Local Health Board Responsible Authority In April 2012, the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 amended the Licensing Act 2003 so that Local Health Boards (Wales) and Directors of Public Health (England) also became a responsible authority. In the Vale of Glamorgan the Local Health Board function is undertaken by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB). The Vale of Glamorgan Council as Licensing Authority recognises that although public health is not a licensing objective, the UHB holds valuable information relevant to the licensing objectives. The UHB actively monitors: - Emergency Unit attendances - Hospital admissions - Last Drink Data The UHB uses this data to contribute to the understanding of the effects, levels and patterns of alcohol consumption within the UHB area. The UHB has advised the Vale of Glamorgan Council that examples of circumstances in which they may wish to make representations include:- applications • New for review or variation when:- • Applications - An existing licensed premise is perceived not to be promoting the licensing objectives, or, - When there is information to suggest non-compliance with an existing Premises Licence
‘Relevant representations’ can include positive, supportive representations. Advice for anyone wishing to make representations is available on the Vale of Glamorgan website and can be provided in hard copy upon request. Individuals or groups may request a representative to make representations on their behalf, for example a legal representative, friend, Member of Parliament, Member of the National Assembly for Wales or Town and Community Councillor. Licensing authority Members are bound by the Member Code of Conduct when participating in the licensing process. Responsible Authorities are advised that representations to impose conditions on licences must not duplicate existing legislation, and should be tailored to the size, style, characteristics and activities taking place at the premises concerned. Standard conditions will not be imposed and therefore all representations should be proportionate and properly recognise the difference between venues. Local Health Board Responsible Authority In April 2012, the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 amended the Licensing Act 2003 so that Local Health Boards (Wales) and Directors of Public Health (England) also became a responsible authority. In the Vale of Glamorgan the Local Health Board function is undertaken by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB). The Vale of Glamorgan Council as Licensing Authority recognises that although public health is not a licensing objective, the UHB holds valuable information relevant to the licensing objectives. The UHB actively monitors: - Emergency Unit attendances - Hospital admissions - Last Drink Data The UHB uses this data to contribute to the understanding of the effects, levels and patterns of alcohol consumption within the UHB area. The UHB has advised the Vale of Glamorgan Council that examples of circumstances in which they may wish to make representations include:- • New applications • Applications for review or variation when:- - An existing licensed premise is perceived not to be promoting the licensing objectives, or, - When there is information to suggest non-compliance with an existing Premises Licence