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 10 September 2018.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 10 September 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 173 to 222 of the Book of Reports in respect of and Application for a Premises Licence in respect of Lou Ren Café, 1 The Common, Parbold, West Lancashire WN8 7DA.

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

On hearing evidence from the Applicant, Environmental Health, and Objectors and Ward Councillor the Sub – Committee:-

RESOLVED: A.        That the premises shall be open to the public between 09.00 hours and 22.30 hours Monday to Sunday.

                     B.           That the sale of alcohol on and off premises shall be permitted 12.00 Noon to 22.00 hours Monday to Sunday.

CONDITIONS

The Applicant amended their application to include the following conditions:

1. 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 at the premises who can operate the system and provide any footage requested.

                               VIII.        The Data Controller will provide footage from the system, in a playable format, to any responsible authority on reasonable request and where that request complies with the Data Protection Act or equivalent legislation.

                                  IX.        Any requested footage will be provided as soon as practicable and in any event within 72 hours.

                                   X.        The premises will prominently display signage informing customers that CCTV is in operation at the premises.

2.    A documented training scheme shall be introduced for all staff in a position to sell, serve or deliver alcohol.  The scheme shall be made available for inspection at the request of any Police Officer, Trading Standards Officer or Local Authority Enforcement Officer.

3. The Designated Premises Supervisor or Premises Licence Holder shall conduct six monthly training reviews with all members of staff authorised to sell, serve or deliver alcohol in order to reinforce the training and to promote best practice.  The written record shall be kept  ...  view the full minutes text for item 32.