Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence received.

To be apprised of any changes to the membership of the Sub – Committee in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.

There were no changes to Membership of the Sub - Committee.

Note: No other business is permitted unless, by reason of special circumstances, which shall be specified at the meeting, the Chairman is of the opinion that the item(s) should be considered as a matter of urgency.

There were no urgent items of business.

Party Whips are not to be used by this Committee in respect of functions concerning the determination of new Licence Applications, Revocations and Appeals.  When considering any other matter which relates to a decision of the Cabinet, in accordance with Regulatory Committee Procedure Rule 9, Members must declare the existence of the Committee's deliberations on the matter.

There were no declarations of Party Whip.

If a Member requires advice on Declarations of Interest, he/she is advised to contact the Borough Solicitor in advance of the meeting.  (For the assistance of Members a checklist for use in considering their position on any particular item is included at the end of this agenda sheet).

There were no declarations of interest.

To note the Minutes of the meetings held on 29 and 30 January 2018.

RESOLVED:             That the Minutes of the meetings held on 29 and 30 January 2018 be noted.

The Chairman referred to the Licensing Hearing Procedure.

To consider the report of the Director of Leisure and Environment.

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Leisure and Environment as contained on pages 497 to 506 of the Book of Reports which was to consider an application for the Summary Review of a Premises Licence in respect of Victoria Hotel, 2 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland WN8 0AG.

In considering this matter the Sub – Committee had regard to its Licensing Policy and the guidance issued under S. 182 of the Licensing Act.  It considered the relevant Licensing Objectives on this occasion was the 'Prevention of Crime and Disorder' and 'Public Safety'.

On hearing evidence from Lancashire Constabulary and the Premises Licence Holders Representative the Sub – Committee:-

RESOLVED:            

A.                                           That no further action be taken.

INTERIM STEPS

B.                                           That, the condition applied to the Premises Licence on 30 January 2018 that the said Designated Premises Supervisor does not enter or remain on the property whilst licensable activities are taking place, shall be withdrawn with immediate effect in order to comply with current Police bail conditions.