Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillor A Quinn and D Quinn.

Councillors G Staples-Jones and M Rahimov acted as substitute representatives for Councillors A Quinn and D Quinn.

Members of the Licensing and Safety Panel are asked to consider whether they have an interest in any of the matters on the agenda, and if so, to formally declare that interest. 

There were no declarations of interest.

The minutes of the meeting held on the 16th April 2026 are attached. Members of the Licensing and Safety Committee are asked to consider whether these are a correct record of the meeting, and if so, to formally approve them.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the last meeting held on the 16^th April 2026 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Questions are invited from members of the public present at the meeting on any matters for which this Committee is responsible. Questions from members of the public may only be asked if notice has been given no later than midday two days before the day of the meeting.

A questioner who is present at the meeting and who has submitted a written question may, at the discretion of the Chair, ask one supplementary question. A supplementary question must arise directly out of the original question or the reply. A question must relate to an item included on the agenda, referenced in the Minutes or an area to which the committee has responsibility.

Approximately 30 minutes will be set aside for Public Question Time if required.

No questions had been pre submitted to the meeting and no members of the public were in attendance at the meeting.

A report from the Executive Director (Corporate Core) is attached.

The Executive Director (Corporate Core) submitted a report advising Members on operational issues within the Licensing Service.

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

The Licensing Service had dealt with a number of compliance and enforcement matters between the 6^th April to the 24^th May 2026.

LICENSING HEARINGS SUB- COMMITTEES

On the 12^th March 2026, a Licensing Hearings Sub-Committee considered a review application in respect of the Overdraft, 28/30 Blackburn Street, Radcliffe, M26 1NQ.

The sub-committee carefully considered all the representations and evidence

provided. it was therefore unanimously resolved to take no further action in

order to promote the licensing objectives. 

The Sub-Committee was therefore satisfied that with the change in management there were no grounds of concern to administer any modifications or amendments to the current premises licence with all current conditions remaining in place.  

On the 16^th March 2026, a Licensing Hearings Sub-Committee considered a

variation application in respect of the Hideout Gastro Bar, 2 Sherbourne Street, Prestwich, M25 3BB. The sub-committee carefully considered all the representations and evidence provided.

It was therefore agreed that the Sub- Committee unanimously grant the variation in the terms requested subject to an additional condition 13A on the operating schedule to state that no speakers or sound system should be fixed or placed adjacent to the party wall to the neighbouring property. 

Also on the 16^th March 2026, a Licensing Hearings Sub-Committee considered a grant application for a premises licence in respect of Touch of Spice, 32 Church Street West, Radcliffe, M26 2SQ.

All of the evidence was considered with care, and it was established that having understood the application and equally noting and understanding the representations, the Sub-Committee found there were no causes for concern so far as the promotion of the licensing objectives were concerned.

The application was similar to the previous licence held at the premises until recently and there had been no formal complaints made in the past about noise nuisance. To address any concerns for the representor, an adjustment was made to shorten the opening times and the hours for late night refreshment from those requested in the application. It was therefore agreed that the Sub- Committee unanimously grant the application subject to amending the conditions as detailed above.

On the 20^th March 2026, a Licensing Hearings Sub-Committee considered a grant application a premises licence in respect of the Daily Connects, 480a Bury Old Road, Prestwich, M25 1NL. The sub-committee carefully considered all the representations, evidence provided and it was established that having understood the application and equally noting and understanding the representations, the Sub-Committee found there were causes for concern so far as the promotion of the licensing objectives were concerned in relation to:- 

• Prevention of crime and disorder 
• Public safety 
• The protection of children from harm 

It was therefore agreed unanimously that the Sub- Committee refuse the application. 

TRADE LIAISON MEETING

The Licensing Service held a Trade Liaison Meeting on the 1  ...  view the full minutes text for item LSP.5

Any other business, which by reason of special circumstances, the Chair agrees may be considered as a matter of urgency.

No urgent business was reported at the meeting.

To consider passing the appropriate resolution under section 100 (A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item of business since it involves the likely disclosure of the exempt information stated.

Delegated decision:

That in accordance with Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business since it involved the likely disclosure of information relating to individuals who hold Licences granted by the Authority or Applicants for Licences provided by the Authority. </AI7>

A report from the Transport & Contracts Manager is attached.

Nicola Hudson, the Council’s Transport & Contracts Manager, submitted a report relating to the suitability of an individual PSV Driver to authorise them to work on a home-to-school contract.

The Chair informed the meeting that the individual had been in contact to advise that they no longer wished to be considered as a PSV driver on the Home to School Transport contract.

Therefore, the item would be withdrawn from the agenda.

A report from the Executive Director (Corporate Core) is attached.

Licence Holder 01/2026

The Executive Director (Corporate Core) submitted a report relating to client number 01/2026, who was in attendance at the meeting alongside their legal representative.

The Chair made introductions and alongside the legal advisor outlined the procedure to be followed and clarified that all those present had read the report. The report, which was accepted by the Licence Holder was presented by the Licensing Unit Manager and set out the reasons for him being before the Committee.

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The Licensing Unit Manager reported and presented background information to the Committee on this case.

Members of the Committee asked a number of questions in relation to the case.

The driver was before members for consideration to be given as to his suitability to be a private hire driver in Bury.

Delegated decision:

The Committee carefully considered the report and oral representations by the Licence Holder and their legal representative.

Taking into account the Council’s Conviction Policy and Guidelines and in accordance with the powers granted under Section 61(1)(b) and (2A) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, the Committee resolved to immediately suspend the licence for a period of 3 months.

The Committee had given careful consideration to the evidence provided in relation to the case and previous background information.

The Committee concluded a period of suspension was necessary and proportionate.

The Committee were also satisfied that immediate suspension was required in the interests of public safety.

The driver was informed of their right to appeal this decision to the Magistrates’ Court within 21 days of receiving written notification.