Agenda and draft minutes

Virtual Meeting, Licensing Hearing Sub Committee - Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 10.30 am

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Items
No.	Item
1.	APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted by B. Thomson (Assistant Director of Public Protection & Resilience), A. Bucior (Public Protection) and one representor.
2.	DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members of the Licensing Hearing Sub Committee are asked to consider whether they have an interest in any matter on the agenda, and, if so, to formally declare that interest. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made.
3.	MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING(S) PDF 251 KB The Minutes of the last Licensing Hearing Sub Committee meetings held at 10.30am on the 3^rd March 2026, 10.30am on the 12^th March 2026, 10.00am on the 16th March 2026, 11.30am on the 16th March 2026 and 10.30am on the 20^th March 2026 are attached. Additional documents: Minutes Public Pack, 12/03/2026 Licensing Hearing Sub Committee , item 3. PDF 264 KB Minutes Public Pack, 16/03/2026 Licensing Hearing Sub Committee , item 3. PDF 250 KB Minutes Public Pack, 16/03/2026 Licensing Hearing Sub Committee 11.30am , item 3. PDF 266 KB Minutes Public Pack, 20/03/2026 Licensing Hearing Sub Committee , item 3. PDF 342 KB Minutes: The Minutes of the last Licensing Hearing Sub Committee meetings held at 10.30am on the 3rd March 2026, 10.30am on the 12th March 2026, 10.00am on the 16th March 2026, 11.30am on the 16th March 2026 and 10.30am on the 20th March 2026 were attached to the agenda.. Resolved:- That the minutes of the Licensing Hearing Sub Committee held at 10.30am on the 3rd March 2026, 10.30am on the 12th March 2026, 10.00am on the 16th March 2026, 11.30am on the 16th March 2026 and 10.30am on the 20th March 2026 be approved as a correct record.
4.	APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE TO BE GRANTED UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003 IN RESPECT OF CENTRAL CAFÉ, 8 MARKET STREET, BURY. BL9 0AJ PDF 392 KB A report from the Executive Director (Corporate Core) is attached:- Minutes: The Licensing Authority received an application for a Premises Licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of Central Café, 8 Market Street, Bury. BL9 0AJ. In making a decision, the steps the Sub-Committee can take are:- •To grant the application in the terms requested •To grant the application subject to conditions •To amend or modify existing or proposed conditions •To refuse the application The Licensing Act 2003 and the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations are the relevant legislation. The Panel would make a decision on the day of the hearing and the parties would be notified subsequently of the decision and the reasons for it by letter from the Licensing Office. The Licensing Unit Manager presented the report and explained the applicant for the licence is S.K. Event Service Limited, 3^rd Floor, 86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE. The proposed Designated Premises Supervisor is Mr Serhi Kostiuk, 8 Market Street, Bury BL9 0AJ. The Applicant had complied with all the necessary procedural requirements laid down by the Act. As part of the statutory process the Responsible Authorities and interested parties are entitled to make representations in relation to the grant of a licence. Where representations are made and not withdrawn Members are required to determine them. Representations must be relevant to the licensing objectives defined within the Act. The objectives are:- • the prevention of crime and disorder • public safety • prevention of public nuisance and • protection of children from harm The application was for the grant of a Premises Licence under Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003. Opening Times: Monday to Sunday 09.00 to 23.30 Seasonal Variations Bank Holiday Monday 09.00 to 01.30 Sundays prior to a Bank 09.00 to 01.30 Holiday Christmas Eve 09.00 to 01.30 Boxing Day 09.00 to 01.30 New Years Eve 09.00 to 01.30 Retail Sale of Alcohol (On and off the premises): Monday to Sunday 09.00 to 23.00 Bank Holiday Monday 09.00 to 01.30 Sundays prior to a Bank 09.00 to 01.30 Holiday Christmas Eve 09.00 to 01.30 Boxing Day 09.00 to 01.30 New Years Eve 17.00 to 08.00 Performance of Dance (On and off the premises): Bank Holiday Monday 09.00 to 01.30 Sundays prior to a Bank 09.00 to 01.30 Holiday Christmas Eve 09.00 to 01.30 Boxing Day 09.00 to 01.30 New Years Eve 09.00 to 08.00 Playing of Recorded Music (On and off the premises): Bank Holiday Monday 09.00 to 01.30 Sundays prior to a Bank 09.00 to 01.30 Holiday Christmas Eve 09.00 to 01.30 Boxing Day 09.00 to 01.30 New Years Eve 09.00 to 08.00 Provision of Live Music (On and off the premises): Bank Holiday Monday 09.00 to 01.30 Sundays prior to a Bank 09.00 to 01.30 Holiday Christmas Eve 09.00 to 01.30 Boxing Day 09.00 to 01.30 New Years Eve 09.00 to 03.00 The conditions contained in the operating schedule submitted by the applicant were also attached at Appendix 1 in the agenda packs. Two representations had been received from interested ... view the full minutes text for item 4.