Chichester District Council has scheduled a meeting of its General Licensing Sub-Committee for the morning of Monday 14 September 2026.
The session is due to begin at 9:30 am and will be held at the council’s headquarters at East Pallant House in Chichester. This sub-committee plays a specific role in the local regulatory framework, focusing on the permits and suitability of individuals working within regulated trades in the district.
Committee remit and procedures
The General Licensing Sub-Committee is primarily responsible for matters concerning Hackney Carriage and Private Hire driver licences. This includes reviewing new applications, renewals, and conducting hearings if a driver’s suitability to hold a licence is called into question. The committee also oversees street trading consents throughout Chichester and the wider district.
This body is distinct from the Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee, which deals with premises licences for venues such as pubs, restaurants, and late-night takeaways. The General Licensing Sub-Committee instead focuses on individual conduct and the regulation of mobile trading.
While the meeting is officially listed as a public session, residents and trade members should be aware of standard procedural conduct for these hearings. Because the committee often reviews sensitive personal, medical, or financial information, it is common for the sub-committee to pass a resolution to move into a private ‘Part II’ session. If this happens, the press and public are excluded from the meeting room to protect the confidentiality of the applicant or licensee.
Due to data protection requirements, the specific identities of individuals under review are often withheld from the public agenda until the meeting is convened, and may remain confidential if the hearing is held in private.
For those wishing to enquire about the agenda or the licensing process, further details can be sought through Chichester District Council. Meetings held at East Pallant House are typically accessible to the public for the opening procedural items unless otherwise stated on the day.
