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 the Membership of the 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 received.

To note the Minutes of the meeting held on 13^th March 2018.

RESOLVED:   That the minutes of the meeting held on the 13 March 2018 be  noted. 

The Principal Solicitor referred to the Licensing Hearing Procedure.

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 paged 7 to 52 of the Book of Reports which was to consider an application for a premises licence in respect of Boozed Up, 61 Lancaster Crescent, Skelmersdale.

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 were the 'Prevention of Crime and Disorder and the Prevention of Public Nuisance, Public Safety and the Protection of Children from harm'.

On hearing evidence from the Applicant and the Objectors, the Sub-Committee:-

RESOLVED:   That the application be REFUSED.