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

Members of the Sub-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 Sub-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 Assistant Chief Executive reported upon an application that been received from MK Convenience Store, 391 Borough Road, Birkenhead for a Premises Licence under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003.

The hours requested were outlined 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.

A representative of the applicant, Mr Craig attended the meeting with the proposed Premises Licence Holder, Mrs Kaur. Ms Jones, Trading Standards, Mr Hill, Public Health and Mr Hardwick, Environmental Health were in attendance. Councillor P Cleary, Ward Councillor was also in attendance on behalf of local residents.

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

Mr Craig addressed the Sub-Committee, on behalf of Mrs Kaur. He informed Members that following discussions with Mrs Kaur, she had been willing to put forward additional conditions to those listed in the Operating Schedule. These were:

·  No Beer or Cider in excess of 6.5 % ABV

·  Alcohol must be purchased from a recognised, council wholesaler.

·  No single cans or bottles must be sold.

·  Training to be provided to all Members of staff employed at the premises.

Mr Craig also informed the Sub-Committee that Mrs Kaur had amended her application to change the proposed hours of sale by retail of alcohol from ‘07:00 until 23:00’ to ‘09:00 until 22:00’ (Sunday to Saturday).

Members of the Sub-Committee were informed, by Mr Craig that the applicant is fully aware of the Licensing Objectives, they also heard how Mrs Kaur is scheduled to undertake Underage Sales Training on 26 January 2016. Mr Craig also informed Members that Mrs Kaur is now familiar with the area and understands the concerns within the community with regards to levels of street drinking and Anti Social Behaviour. Mr Craig identified that concerns raised by responsible authorities relate to the area in which the premises is located, and not to the premises itself. It was also identified to Members that the premises is not situated in a cumulative impact zone.

Mr Craig and Mrs Kaur responded to questions from Members of the Sub-Committee, the responsible authorities, Councillor Cleary and Mr A Bayatti, Legal Advisor to the Sub-Committee.

In response to questions, Mrs Kaur informed the Sub-Committee that a new member of staff had been appointed and will be working for 5 -6 hours a day for 7 days a week. They also heard how the applicant does hold a Personal Licence.

Ms Jones, Trading Standards addressed the committee to outline her representation. Members of the Sub Committee heard how a visit had been undertaken to the premises on 8 November 2015. The purpose of the visit had been to discuss the application to sell alcohol. Members heard how Ms Jones had concerns regarding a lack of understanding of problems associated with the area, licensing objectives and responsible alcohol retailing. Members were then made aware that, since the visit  ...  view the full minutes text for item 44.