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 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 meeting held on 13 August 2018.

RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 13 August 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 59 to 130 of the Book of Reports which was to consider an application for a premises licence in respect of The Timber Yard, Moorgate, Ormskirk L39 4RX.

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 'Prevention of Crime and Disorder' and 'Prevention of Public Nuisance'.

On hearing evidence from the Applicant, Lancashire Constabulary, Environmental Protection, and Objectors the Sub – Committee:-

RESOLVED :-A.       That the premises shall be open to the public between 11.00 hours to 23.00 hours Monday to Thursday, 11.00 hours to 00.00 Midnight Friday and Saturday and 12.00 Midday to 23.00 hours on Sunday.

B.      That the sale of alcohol for on sales only shall be permitted between 11.00 hours and 22.30 hours Monday to Thursday, 11.00 hours to 23.30 hours Friday and Saturday and 11.00 hours to 10.30 hours Sunday.

C.      That the provision of recorded music inside premises only shall be permitted between 11.00 hours and 22.30 hours Monday to Thursday, 11.00 hours to 23.30 hours Friday and Saturday and 12.00 midday to 22.30 hours Sunday.

D.      That the provision of live music indoors and acoustic only shall be permitted between 11.00 hours and 22.00 hours Friday and Saturdays.

E.      CONDITIONS:-

1. That contact details of the Designated Premises Supervisor and the Premises Licence Holder are available to staff and the authorities at all times.

2. That a contact telephone number for the premises will be displayed on the front gates of the Premises to allow anyone who wishes to report an issue directly to the premises to do so.  The said telephone must remain operational at all times the number is displayed.

3. That a Personal Licence Holder must be on duty any time the business is open to the public.

4. That the premises shall install, operate and maintain a CCTV system which shall be in use all times the premises is open to the public and comply as follows:-

                                      I.        The system will cover all internal public areas of the premises and any external areas used by customers of the premises.

                                    II.        The system will cover all entrances and exits and be capable of capturing a head and shoulders image of all persons entering the premises.

                                   III.        The system shall cover all internal and external areas of the premises used to supply, or store licensed products.

                                  IV.        The focus of the camera(s) shall be so as to enable clear identification of persons on the premises

                                   V.        The system will display the correct time and date and will be capable of time and date stamping any downloaded footage.

                                  VI.        The system will be capable of retaining recorded images for a minimum of 28 days.

                                 VII.        At all times the premises is open to the public there will be a member of staff  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.