Decision details

Assistant Director (Localities) submitted a report advising Members on operational issues within the Licensing Service.

                   The report set out updates in respect of the following issues:

·         Pre-application assessments are continuing to be undertaken by the adult learning team.  From 10 November 2017 until 8 December 2017 there have been 8 assessments carried out, of which 6 passed, 2 failed and none failed to attend.

·         In relation to Licensing Hearings Panels, the Licensing Unit Manager reported the following:

o   The Licensing Service received an application to vary the Designated Premises Supervisor in respect of the Wellington Hotel, 338 Bolton Road, Bury and the hearing was convened for 6 December 2017, however, the representation was withdrawn prior to the hearing, following mediation with the Police, therefore this application was not heard by a Licensing Panel.

o   The Licensing Service received an application to review the premises licence in respect of the White Rooms, 254 Bury New Road, Whitefield, from Greater Manchester Police in their capacity as a Responsible Authority and two interested parties also made representations.  The meeting was convened for 19 December 2017 and the Panel received evidence and considered all oral and written documentation before considering the merits of the case and agreed to vary the conditions of the licence in keeping with the licensing objectives; to prevent crime and disorder, to prevent public nuisance and ensure public safety.  The Panel agreed it reasonable, balanced, appropriate and proportionate based on all the evidence, to vary the conditions and not revoke the licence.

o   The Licensing Service received an application to transfer the premises licence and vary the Designated Premises Supervisor in respect of Jason’s Mini Mart. 36 Albion Street, Bury and the hearing was convened for 20 December 2017.  Greater Manchester Police, in their capacity as a Responsible Authority gave notice that they were satisfied that the exceptional circumstances of the case are such that granting the application would undermine the crime prevention objective.  The Panel’s decision was to refuse both applications.

·         Following a decision of the Licensing and Safety Panel on 27 July 2017 to revoke a private hire driver’s licence with immediate effect for failing to maintain his vehicle over a 2 year period, the driver

appealed the Council’s decision to Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court.  The hearing took place on 29 November 2017 and the Magistrates’ decided to dismiss the appeal and the Council were granted costs of £1,570.

     It was agreed:

                   That the report be noted.