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 items of urgent 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 1 August 2023.

RESOLVED:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 August 2023 be noted.

The Chief Legal & Democratic Services Officer informed everyone of the Licensing Hearing Procedure.

To consider the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services.

Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Planning and Regulatory Services, as contained on pages 11 to 50 of the Book of Reports, which was to consider an application under the Licensing Act 2003 for a new premise licence application in respect of Smart Choices (off licence), 1 Palm Court, Skelmersdale.

In considering this matter the Sub–Committee had regard to its Licensing Policy, the Licensing Act 2003 and the guidance issued under S. 182 of the Licensing Act. It considered the relevant Licensing Objectives on this occasion was the 'Prevention of Public Nuisance, Prevention of Crime and Disorder and Protection of Children from harm'.

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On hearing evidence from the Applicant's Agent and Objector, it was

RESOLVED:

A Operating Hours

The Operating Hours are granted as applied for.

B. Conditions as agreed with Lancashire Constabulary will be applied

The Prevention of Crime and Disorder:

1.       The premises shall operate and maintain a CCTV system which shall be in use during all times licensable activities are taking place at the premises and comply as follows:

a)       The system shall cover all entrances and exits from the premises, in addition to covering all internal areas of the premises in which the public have access;

b)       The focus on the camera(s) shall be to enable clear identification of persons on the premises;

c)       The system will be capable of time and date stamping recordings and retaining said recordings for at least 28 days;

d)       The Data Controller shall make footage available to a Police Officer or Authorised Officer where such a request is made in accordance with the principles of the Data Protection Act or any subsequent or alternative legislation;

e)       Signage advising that CCTV is in operation will be displayed.

2.       The premises licence holder shall require the designated premises supervisor, or in his/her absence other responsible person, to keep an Incident/Refusals Register in which full details of all incidents are recorded. This shall include details of any refused sales and shall give details of the persons involved, incident description, time and date, actions taken. This shall be completed as soon as possible and, in any case, no later than the close of business on the day of the incident. The time and date when the report was completed, and by whom, is to form part of the entry. The register is to be always kept on the premises and shall be produced to a Police Officer or Authorised Officer upon request.

3.       Spirits will be kept behind the counter.

4.       A staff training scheme shall be used for all staff authorised to sell alcohol. The training will cover the importance of preventing underage sales and complying with the licence conditions. Refresher training will be provided every 12 months; records will be kept and be made available to Responsible Authorities.

Public Safety:

1.       Customers shall be prohibited from leaving the premises with open containers of alcohol.

The Prevention of Public Nuisance:

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