In R (Bridgerow Ltd) v Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council [2014] EWHC 1187 (Admin) a local authority’s decision refusing to renew a sexual entertainment venue licence under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, as amended, was set aside where, in breach of the authority’s Constitution, the decision was taken by the full panel of twelve councillors instead of the three to whom it was delegated under the Constitution.  Stuart-Smith J emphasized that it is important that the manner in which executive functions are carried out is transparent and reliable.  A decision being taken by the wrong persons is a serious procedural irregularity, especially when political proportionality is involved.

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