Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies 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 Legal and Democratic Services Manager 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 4 November 2021.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 November 2021 be noted.

The Legal & Democratic Services Manager briefed everyone on the hearing procedure.

To consider the report of the Corporate Director Of Place and Community.

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director Of Place and Community as contained on pages 43 to 70 of the Book of Reports in respect of an Application for the review of a Premises License in respect of Ormskirk Superstore, 16 Aughton Street, Ormskirk L39 3BW.

In considering this matter the Sub–Committee had regard to the Licensing Act 2003, its Licensing Policy and the guidance issued under S182 of the Licensing Act.  It considered the relevant Licensing Objectives on this occasion was the 'Prevention of Crime and Disorder' and Protection of Children from harm.

On hearing evidence from the Premises Licence Holder 2202, LCC Trading Standards and the Ward Councillor, the Sub-Committee decided to impose the following additional conditions to the Premises Licence

RESOLVED:    A.            Whenever licensable activities are taking place at least one member of staff present within the premises must hold a Personal Licence.

B.            All staff, including the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) must undertake Challenge 25 refresher training at least every 6 months the details of which must be recorded in the training manual and disclosed to any Responsible Authority on reasonable request.

C.           All persons (including the DPS) involved in the sale of licensable products shall undertake the Lancashire County Council Check 25 online training (whilst available).

D            A notice must be displayed on the Premises providing details of all persons authorised to sell alcohol including their name, address and up to date contact telephone number.