Resolved -

(1)  That Councillor H Smith be appointed Chair to consider the application regarding The Bromborough together with Councillors G Davies and A Leech.

(2)  That Councillor S Niblock be appointed Chair to consider the application regarding 181-183 Kings Road together with Councillors M Hornby and A Leech.

Members of the Committee are asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non pecuniary interests, in connection with any application on the agenda and state the nature of the interest.

Members of the Committee were asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary and non pecuniary interests, in connection with any application on the agenda and state the nature of the interest.

No such declarations were made.

The Acting Director of Law, HR and Asset Management reported upon an application that had been received from Greene King Retailing Limited to vary a Premises Licence in respect of The Bromborough, 2 Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough, under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003.

The variation requested was outlined within the report.

The applicants 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 licence be granted.

In respect of the application, a representation had been received from The Bromborough Society.  Representations had also been received from the Diocese of Chester and St Barnabas with St Matthew Bromborough Church.  The representations related to the fact that if the conditions were removed from the Licence, they considered that this would cause noise nuisance by customers of the premises.  Copies of the representations were available.

Mr C Conchie, Area Manager attended the meeting together with Ms G Naylor, Designated Premises Supervisor.

Canon David Walker and Mrs Nicholson (who represented The Bromborough Society) were also in attendance.

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

Mr Conchie addressed the Sub-Committee and advised Members that the premises was a family friendly community business and as such Greene King Limited had applied to have the condition removed stating that no children be allowed on the premises after 8.00 pm in order that families may order a meal in the evening similar to other premises in the area.  He stated that he would be content for a time limit of 9.30 pm to be placed on the Premises Licence regarding children being allowed on the premises.  He advised Members that he had undertaken discussions with Environmental Health regarding noise assessments and had agreed to retain the condition on the Premises Licence regarding this.  He reported that there was a small area at the main entrance of the building which was a designated smoking area and explained that he wished to install a small number of tables and chairs in the area but that customers would not be encouraged to stay in this area for long periods of time.

Mr Conchie stated that as a result of discussions that had taken place immediately prior to the meeting, he would construct netting in order that balls would not enter neighbouring properties and that he expected staff of the premises to manage the outside area to prevent public nuisance being caused to neighbours.

Canon Walker expressed his gratification regarding this as this action would address a large number of his concerns.

Mr Conchie responded to questions from Members of the Sub-Committee, Mr Abraham, Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee, Canon Walker and Mrs Nicholson.

Canon Walker advised that he was the nearest residential neighbour to the premises and welcomed the opportunity he had had  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

The Acting Director of Law, HR and Asset Management reported upon an application that had been received from Balvinder Grewal for the grant of a Premises Licence in respect of 181-183 Kings Road, Bebington, under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003.

The premises do not currently hold a Premises Licence.  The application for the grant of a Premises Licence was for the following hours:

Sale by Retail of Alcohol

Sunday to Saturday  08:00 to 23:00

Hours Open to the Public

Sunday to Saturday  06:00 to 23:00

The applicant had originally requested that the sale by retail of alcohol start from 06:00 and subsequently amended this as above following consultation with Merseyside Police.

The applicant was required to submit an operating schedule setting out how they would conduct/manage their business 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 licence be granted.

In respect of this application, three representations had been received from local residents relating to anti-social behaviour caused by youths which they considered was currently a problem within the vicinity of the premises.  Copies of the representations were available.

No representations had been received from any of the Responsible Authorities.

The applicant attended the meeting together with his wife and his representative, Mrs Sherratt.

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

Mrs Sherratt addressed the Sub-Committee and advised that the applicant owned another shop in Rock Ferry and that him and his wife had over 30 years experience in the business.  They had never encountered any problems and had passed a number of test purchases.  Mrs Sherratt informed Members that the applicant had a good relationship with Merseyside Police and local residents and that Mr and Mrs Grewal had bought the premises and intended to invest a large sum of money re-fitting the premises to a high standard.  She advised that the premises would operate an EPOS till system including an inbuilt computerised refusal system, top specification CCTV and that training would be in place for all members of staff.

Mrs Sherratt and the applicant responded to questions from Members of the Sub-Committee and Mr D K Abraham, Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee.

In determining the application the Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee had regard to the Licensing Objectives, the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy and the Relevant Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003. 

Members considered written representations made by the applicant and local residents and heard representations from Mr Grewal and his representative.

Members noted that the application for the supply of alcohol had been amended following consultation with Merseyside Police and also that a Challenge 25 Policy would be implemented at the premises.

Members also noted that to avoid underage sales, the refusals register will be complimented by a till system with an in-built refusal mechanism.

Members gave consideration  ...  view the full minutes text for item 69.