ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Licensing Forum is recruiting members. Members keep the liquor licensing system in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ under regular review and stimulate debate on relevant issues.
We want to recruit members to represent
- each of the four localities
- the city centre (ward 11)
- the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Association of Community Councils (EACC).
We also want to recruit six members from the licensed trade – both on and off-sales.
About the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Licensing Forum
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Licensing Forum is an advisory body set up by the Council as required by the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
Requirements
As a member, you should have a genuine interest in liquor licensing in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
Members should be able to
- respond to consultation exercises undertaken by the Licensing Board and the Scottish Government
- consider the implications of data and statistics for the liquor licensing system in ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
- give advice and make recommendations to the Licensing Board on relevant matters - not on specific Iicence applications.
Skills and qualities you need are
- the ability to contribute to group discussions
- enthusiasm
- commitment
- teamwork.
Length of appointment
Members are initially appointed for three years. On a rolling basis, one third of members will be reappointed every three years.
Tasks
As a member, you will be expected to attend
- around six meetings per year, usually at the City Chambers on the High Street.
- a joint meeting of the Forum and the Licensing Board at least once per year.
What you can expect from us
We provide
- support or training – the Forum is provided with reasonable assistance by the Council.
- a clear description of your responsibilities, including the length of time we expect you to be involved.
We will
- introduce you to Forum members and explain their roles
- treat you as an equal partner and take your views seriously
- send you meeting papers in your preferred format, at least one week before the meeting
- tell you what has happened as a result of your involvement
- consult you on decisions which affect you.
Your name will appear on notes of forum meetings which are available to the public.
Apply
If you are interested in becoming a member return the expression of interest form (DOCX) by 10 July 2025 to
For informal discussions email Isla Burton