The Chair announced that this meeting was being held virtually, was being webcast and a record would be retained.

The Director of Law and Governance reported upon an application that had been received from Robert Casson to vary a Premises Licence in respect of Marine Street Social, Marine Point, Kings Parade, New Brighton.

It was reported that the premises currently have a Premises Licence and the permitted hours were set out within the report.  The hours applied for to vary the Premises Licence were also set out within the report.

The applicant had submitted an operating schedule setting out how the business would be conducted/managed in accordance with the four licensing objectives. A copy of the full application was available. Members were advised that the proposals set out in the operating schedule may become conditions of the licence should the application be granted.

In respect of the application a representation had been received from a local resident.  The representation related to concerns of anti-social behaviour which could be caused by customers of the premises leaving at a late hour.

A representation had also been received from a local business.  The representation stated that customers of the Travelodge currently suffered a material disturbance from the premises due to the level of noise generated from the property, in particular the level of base and vibrations from music being played at the premises.  The concerns also related to the potential for anti-social behaviour to take place within the immediate vicinity of the Travelodge and for the safety of guests staying at the Hotel to be put at risk.  Copies of the representations were available.

The applicant attended the meeting by way of video conference together with his representative.

A local resident also attended the meeting by way of video conference.  Two Managers from the Travelodge were also in attendance by way of phone call who confirmed they were content for the hearing to proceed in the absence of their solicitor.

The Licensing Manager confirmed that all documentation had been sent and received.

The Licensing Manager outlined the report.

Mr Barry, the applicant’s representative, addressed Members of the Sub-Committee and advised that the application to vary the Premises Licence had been made in order to extend the operating hours by half an hour due to customer demand.  Mr Barry explained that it had been a commercial decision which would provide further opportunities to employ more staff.  He informed Members of the Sub-Committee that the operation of the premises had been affected by restrictions imposed as a consequence of the Coronavirus pandemic and that the granting of the application would support the future viability of the business.

Mr Barry reported that the applicant had given careful consideration to the representations made in respect of the application and would be willing to work with the Travelodge to address the issues raised within their representation.

In response to concerns regarding how the premises would be managed should the hours for the sale of alcohol terminate at the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36

The Chair announced that this meeting was being held virtually, was being webcast and a record would be retained.

Further to consideration of a request to adjourn this matter, it was -

Resolved – That, in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005, Members of the Sub-Committee considered it necessary to adjourn the item to 18 September 2020 in order hear the application and to consider the representations made by the applicant and all parties.