Agenda and minutes

Members of the Licensing Hearings 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.

No declarations of interest were made in relation to any items considered at the meeting.

A report from the Assistant Director (Localities) is attached.

Prior to the Hearing the authority received an application submitted for a transfer of Premises Licence under section 42 of the Licensing Act 2003, in respect of Polka, 20 Parkhills Road, Bury.

The application was as detailed in the report which was presented to the Members of the Panel by the Licensing Unit Manager.

Representations in respect of the application were received within the appropriate period from Greater Manchester Police.

All written representations were contained within the written submissions provided in the report to the Panel.

All documentary evidence comprising the application, the report provided with the agenda and representations were served on all parties in advance of the hearing.

The Panel heard oral representations from representatives of Greater Manchester Police and their witness from Trading Standards at Bury Council.

The Panel asked questions of the representatives of Greater Manchester Police and their witness. All parties were offered the opportunity to questions those representatives.

The Panel heard oral representation from Mr Omid, the Applicant/transferee.

The Panel asked questions of the Applicant. All parties were offered the opportunity to question the applicant.

All parties were offered the opportunity to sum up their case.

The Panel then duly retired to consider the application and all of the information provided.

The Members of the Panel were advised by the Legal Officer as to their duties under Section 4 of the Licensing Act 2003 to at all times consider the promotion of the Licensing Objectives, these being:

1)   the prevention of crime and disorder

2)   public safety

3)   the prevention of public nuisance

4)   the protection of children from harm

The Members were also advised of their duties in carrying out those functions in relation to:

a)   the Council’s published Statement of Licensing Policy

b)   the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State as contained in section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, which was updated in April 2017

In addition Members were advised to give appropriate weight to the steps that are appropriate to promote the licensing objectives and the representations presented by all parties.

The Panel also had regard to the European Convention on Human Rights and in particular that everyone has the right to peaceful enjoyment of his possessions, respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. A fair balance between competing interests must be considered.

              FINDINGS

The following facts were found:

• The Applicant is the owner of the business being run at the premises and has been for 4 years.
• The Applicant has a number of previous convictions one of which resulted in the Applicant receiving a custodial sentence.
• The convictions and sentences were of a serious nature.
• The offences were of a similar nature, indicating that the Applicant was a repeat offender.
• The offences demonstrated a lack of regard for the law, court process and court orders.
• A large amount of illicit tobacco products had been discovered in the business premises for which the Applicant has responsibility.
• The Applicant showed no sense of remorse or  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

A report from the Assistant Director (Localities) is attached.

Prior to the Hearing the authority received an application submitted for a Premises Licence under Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003, for the supply of alcohol to the public in relation to 43 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AD

The application was as detailed in the report which was presented to the Members of the Panel by the Licensing Unit Manager.

Representations in respect of the application were received within the appropriate period from one Interested Party.

All written representations were contained within the written submissions provided in the report to the Panel.

All documentary evidence comprising the application, the report provided with the agenda and representations were served on all parties in advance of the hearing.

The Panel heard oral representations from the Applicant, Mr Sneesby.

There was no attendance by the Interested Party.

The Panel asked questions of the Applicant. All parties were offered the opportunity to question the Applicant.

The Panel then duly retired to consider the application and all of the information provided.

The Members of the Panel were advised by the Legal Officer as to their duties under Section 4 of the Licensing Act 2003 to at all times consider the promotion of the Licensing Objectives, these being:

1)   the prevention of crime and disorder

2)   public safety

3)   the prevention of public nuisance

4)   the protection of children from harm

The Members were also advised of their duties in carrying out those functions in relation to:

a)   the Council’s published Statement of Licensing Policy

b)   the Guidance issued by the Secretary of State as contained in section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, which was updated in April 2017

In addition Members were advised to give appropriate weight to the steps that are appropriate to promote the licensing objectives and the representations presented by all parties.

The Panel also had regard to the European Convention on Human Rights and in particular that everyone has the right to peaceful enjoyment of his possessions, respect for his private and family life, his home and his correspondence. A fair balance between competing interests must be considered.

              FINDINGS

The following facts were found:

• The Applicant had complied with all necessary procedural requirements laid down by the Licensing Act 2003 including giving public notice within the required timescales

• The conditions from the Applicant at appendix A to the report, had been agreed following dialogue with Greater Manchester Police.

• The Operating Schedule attached to the application provided for further steps that would be taken in order to promote the licensing objectives

• There was no evidence before the Panel to indicate that there is likely to be any anti-social behaviour emanating from the premises.

• There was no evidence before the Panel to indicate that there is likely to be any noise emanating from the premises that may amount to a public nuisance.

• There was no evidence before the Panel that there is likely to be any other crime and disorder, issues of public safety or harm to children in connection  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.