Resolved –

(1)  That Councillor A Hodson be appointed Chair to consider the matter in relation to Marine Street Social together with Councillors D Mitchell and K Greaney.

(2)  That Councillor A Hodson be appointed Chair to consider the matter in relation to The Sports Bar together with Councillors C Cooke and K Greaney.

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 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.

The Director of Law and Governance reported upon an application that had been received from Lewis Holdgate for a Premises Licence in respect of The Sports Bar, 60-62, Argyle Street, Birkenhead.

It was reported that the premises previously held a Premises Licence however this licence had lapsed as the Premises Licence Holder, Chevron Leisure Ltd had dissolved.  The hours applied for were 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.  Following discussions with the Licensing Authority the applicant had agreed to amend the operating schedule.

In respect of the application nine representations had been received from local residents.  The representations related to a history of anti-social behaviour caused by customers of the premises and noise nuisance from entertainment coming from the premises at a late hour.

Representations had also been received from Ward Councillors, Councillor Pat Cleary and Councillor Steve Hayes who supported the representations submitted by local residents.  Copies of all representations were available.

The applicant attended the meeting by way of video conference together with the proposed Designated Premises Supervisor.

A local resident also attended the meeting by way of video conference together with Councillors Cleary and Hayes, Ward Councillors.

The Licensing Team Leader confirmed that all documentation had been sent and received and that two local residents had requested that Councillor Hayes also speak on their behalf and also that the local resident in attendance was representing himself as well as another local resident.

The Licensing Team Leader outlined the report.

The applicant, Mr Holdgate, reported that he had made the application for a Premises Licence to remain open an hour after the terminal hour for the sale of alcohol to allow for a staggered dispersal of customers which would be 1.00 am Sunday to Thursday and 3.00 am Friday and Saturday.

Mr Holdgate advised Members of the Sub-Committee that he had worked at the premises for a number of years.  He informed Members that he had been engaged in a supervisory role for the two years prior to the termination of the previous Premises Licence but had not been responsible for the overall management of the premises.  He advised that he had been aware of complaints in respect of noise coming from the premises causing a disturbance to local residents and informed Members that he considered he would be able to address some of those concerns by closing doors and windows and installing a noise limiter as well as further sound proofing measures.  He advised Members of the Sub-Committee that he accepted there had been occasions when music could be heard by residents living in close  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.