The Licensing Applications Sub-Committee 3 is responsible for licensing functions that are not included in the Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005, including:

·       Hackney carriage vehicle and drivers’ licences

·       Private hire vehicle, drivers’ and operators’ licences

·       Street trading

·       Approval of recreation and refreshment facilities

The Sub-Committee is also able to approve licensing policies related to its functions or recommend them to the Licensing Applications Committee or Council.

The full terms of reference can be found in Article 8 of the Council’s Constitution:

Constitution of the council - Reading Borough Council