Agenda, decisions and minutes

Nominations for a Chairman of the Licensing Sub Committee were sought and it was

Resolved:

To elect Councillor Ernie Clark as Chairman for this meeting only.

To receive any apologies for absence and to note any substitutions.

There were no apologies or substitutions.

The Chairman explained the procedure to be followed at the hearing, as contained within the “Wiltshire Licensing Committee Procedural Rules for the Hearing of Licensing Act 2003 Applications” (Pages 5 – 12 of the Agenda refers).

To receive any declarations of disclosable interests or dispensations granted by the Standards Committee.

To consider and determine an application for a Premises Licence in respect of 9 High Street, Calne, SN11 0BS made by Centre News.  The report of the Licensing Officer is attached.

Application for a Premises Licence in respect of 9 High Street, Calne, made by Centre News

The Sub Committee decided to delay the start of this hearing as neither party was present at the due start time of the meeting (10.00 hours).  At 10.20 hours as there were still no parties present and in accordance with Regulation 20 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005 the Sub Committee resolved that it would hold the hearing in the absence of the parties and would make its determination based on consideration of the application and the written representations that had been received.

The Licensing Officer introduced the purpose and scope of the application, the premises to which it related and the key issues for consideration.

The Sub Committee noted the additional conditions relating to a refusals book; staff training, implementing Challenge 25 and CCTV that had been agreed with Wiltshire Police.

They considered the relevance of the representation made by Calne Town Council.

The Sub Committee then considered the application and it noted that the decision would be notified to all of the parties by telephone and in writing with a full decision notice.

The Hearing closed at 10.30 hours.

Resolved:

The Northern Area Licensing Sub Committee resolved to GRANT the application for a Premises Licence, as detailed below:

And subject to the additional conditions agreed with Wiltshire Police as follows:

Prevention of Crime and Disorder

·                An incident/refusals book will be kept and staff made aware of its existence. Details recorded will include time and date, the name of the member of staff dealing with the incident/refusal, and action taken.

·                Regular staff training will be undertaken on roles and responsibilities and the current Licensing objectives. A record will be made of the training provided.

·                CCTV to be installed at the premises and is to be in operation during trading hours. The system is to be of sufficient quality as to enable identification. Images must be retained for a minimum of 28 days and be capable of being downloaded to disc or other media, and produced to a Police officer or Wiltshire Council Licensing officer on request.

Protection of Children from Harm

·                A Challenge 25 Policy will be implemented. A recognised proof of age which includes a photograph is required for anyone who appears to be under the age of 25

Reasons

Neither of the parties attended the hearing. In accordance with Regulation 20 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005 the Sub Committee resolved that it would hold the hearing in the absence of the parties and would make its determination based on consideration of the application and the written representations that had been received.

The Sub Committee noted that, in its representation, Calne Town Council had expressed concern about the potential for incidents of anti-social behaviour in the local area, if this application were to be granted. They referred to previous problems  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.