The marine consents unit was established under the act to provide a one stop shop for marine licensing in Wales, but responsibility for licensing will now be transferred to the new environment body.
The Frances' ownership of the NASCAR sanctioning body gives it negotiating power over all television rights and licensing deals and wide latitude to enforce race-day rules.
Premises in Rochdale suspected to be associated with the sexual exploitation of children were identified through regular meetings held between the licensing authority, the police and the Sunrise Team - the multi-agency body examining child sex exploitation.