Resolved That Councillor S Niblock be appointed as Chair for this meeting.

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 Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment reported upon an application that had been received from Mr Gary Laycock to vary a Premises Licence in respect of The Boot, 55 Wallasey Road, Wallasey, 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.

In respect of the application, a representation had been received from Central Liscard Residents Association together with a petition signed by 53 local residents. Representations were also made by Ward Councillors, Bernie Mooney and Jeanette Williamson. Copies of the representations were available.

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

Mr Gary Laycock, Premises Licence Holder attended the meeting together with Ms Sarah Williams, Designated Premises Supervisor.

Mr David Hale, Mrs Pauline Hale and Mr George Sampson (Representatives from CLARA) were in attendance together with local resident, Mr Jones and Councillor Jeanette Williamson, representing her Ward.

The Licensing Manager confirmed that all documentation had been sent and received and Mr and Mrs Williams had submitted written representations in which they had requested be read out on their behalf as they were unable to attend the meeting due to work commitments. The Chair agreed to hear their submissions at an appropriate part of the hearing.

Mr Laycock addressed the Sub-committee and informed Members about his varied experience in running licensed premises. He advised the Committee that he is applying for extended hours in order to seek parity with other premises in the area who have extended hours and explained that his customers had been leaving his establishment to visit bars that were open later, thus affecting his business and causing noise disturbance in the area. Mr Laycock applicant informed the Committee that he was seeking to vary the condition on the beer garden in order to prevent customers from smoking at the front of the premises, therefore reducing noise.

Mr Laycock responded to questions from Members of the Sub-Committee, Mr K Abraham, Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee, members of CLARA, a local resident and a Ward Councillor

Margaret O’Donnell, Licensing Manager, read out further representations on behalf of local residents, Mr and Mrs Williams, who were unable to attend. Representations were with regard to noise created by customers leaving the premises and associated littering.

Councillor Jeanette Williamson, Ward Councillor addressed the meeting on behalf of local residents. She stated that the area is largely residential and urged the Committee to have regard to the close proximity of neighbours who are required to get up early for work.

Mr David Hale made representations on behalf of CLARA. He raised concerns particularly about the noise emanating from the premises and also advised that some residents are currently on the edge of what they can cope with.

Mr Sampson addressed the Committee as secretary of CLARA and also as a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 101.

The Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment reported upon an application that had been received from Mr Neil McDonnell for the grant of a premises licence in respect of The Moby Dick, 1 Village Road, West Kirby under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003.

The application for the grant of a new Premises Licence was set out in 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.

Eight representations had been received from local residents relating to noise nuisance caused by customers at a late hour. Concerns were also raised regarding the use of the outside area with the potential of noise being caused by customers. A representation had also been received from Ward Councillor, Geoffrey Watt. A copy of the representations were available.

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

Mr Neil McDonnell, Premises Licence Holder attended the meeting together with his legal representative Mr Andrew Bartley.

Local residents; Mr Robinson, Ms Booth and Mr and Mrs Gorrod attended the meeting along with Geoffrey Watt, Ward Councillor

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

Mr Bartley addressed the Sub-Committee on behalf of his client. He informed Members about the family nature of the business and their policy of adults only being able to access the Childrens garden if they are supervising children. Members were informed that the applicant is seeking a licence for the supply of alcohol on and off the premises, performance of recorded music and late night refreshment. Mr Bartley advised that the premises is a themed restaurant and all tables are waitress service only in order to preserve the family nature. Members were also made aware of the planning restrictions currently in place in respect of the premises.

Mr Bartley and Mr McDonnell responded to questions from Members of the Sub-Committee, Mr K Abraham, Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee, Councillor Watt and local residents.

Mr and Mrs Gorrod, local residents addressed the Committee. They explained to Members their close proximity to the premises and raised concerns about the levels of noise created from the children’s garden.

Councillor Geoffrey Watt addressed the meeting on behalf of local residents who had come to him to express their concerns about the levels of noise. He stated that if this application were to be approved it has potential for large disturbance to neighbours.

Mr Robinson, local resident addressed the committee and conveyed his concerns about the potential for disturbance to local residents and had concerns about customers parking on neighbouring streets on occasions when the car park is full.

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 Statutory Guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Members of the Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee gave consideration to representations made by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 102.

To consider any other business that the Chair accepts as being urgent.