Agenda and minutes

Virtual Meeting, Licensing Hearing Sub Committee - Monday, 18th March, 2024 1.00 pm

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Items
No. Item

1.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were submitted from B Thomson- Head of Public Protection. No representors were in attendance.

 

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.

APPLICATION FOR A VARIATION TO A PREMISES LICENCE UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003 IN RESPECT OF THE BOWER, 403 BOLTON ROAD WEST, RAMSBOTTOM, BL0 9RN pdf icon PDF 524 KB

A report from the Executive Director (Operations) is attached:-

Minutes:

The Licensing Authority received an application to vary a Premises Licence under section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of The Bower, 403 Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, BL0 9RN.One representation had been received from an interested party. 

 

The applicant for the licence in respect of the above premises is The Bower

(NW) Limited, 403 Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, BL0 9RN. Mr Nicholas

Andrew Simmons is the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS) at these

premises since the 29th January 2024. 

 

The Applicant had complied with all the necessary procedural requirements laid down by the Act.

 

The Licensing Unit Manager presented the report and 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 Where representations are made and not withdrawn Members are required to determine them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 is for the variation of a Premises Licence under Part 3 of the

Licensing Act 2003.

 

The Current operating schedule below was detailed in the agenda packs and the conditions currently attached to the existing premises licence were attached at appendix 1.  

 

Supply of alcohol – For consumption on the Premises.

 

Tuesday to Thursday          11.00 to 16.30

Friday to Saturday               11.00 to 21.30

Sunday                                  10.30 to 14.30                     

           

Live Music (Indoors)

 

Tuesday to Thursday          09.30 to 17.00

Friday to Saturday               09.30 to 22.00

Sunday                                  10.00 to 15.00

 

Recorded Music (Indoors)          

 

Tuesday to Thursday          09.30 to 17.00

Friday to Saturday               09.30 to 22.00

Sunday                                  10.00 to 15.00

 

Hours open to the Public

 

Tuesday to Thursday          09.30 to 17.00

Friday to Saturday               09.30 to 22.00

Sunday                                  10.00 to 22.00         

 

The Proposed Variations below was detailed in the agenda packs.

 

Proposed Variation – Opening Hours

 

Sunday to Thursday            10.00 to 00.00

            Friday to Saturday               10.00 to 01.30

 

Seasonal Variations 

 

Christmas Eve                      10.00 to 01.00         

New Years Eve                    10.00 to 01.00

Sundays Preceding

Bank Holiday Monday         10.00 to 01.00                     

Thursday preceding

Good Friday                          09.30 to 01.00         

 

Supply of alcohol – For consumption On/Off the Premises.

 

Monday to Sunday              10.00 to 00.00

 

Seasonal Variations 

 

Christmas Eve                      10.00 to 01.00         

New Years Eve                    10.00 to 01.00

Sundays Preceding

Bank Holiday Monday         10.00 to 01.00                     

Thursday preceding

Good Friday                          09.30 to 01.00         

 

            Provision of Late-night Refreshment

 

Monday to Sunday              23.00 to 00.00

 

Seasonal Variations 

 

Christmas Eve                      23.00 to 01.00         

New Years Eve                    23.00 to 01.00

Sundays Preceding

Bank Holiday Monday         23.00 to 01.00                     

Thursday preceding

Good Friday                          23.30 to 01.00         

 

It was noted that the timings on the application were only applicable after 11.00pm due to the implementation of the Live Music Act 2012 which now permits the premises to have regulated entertainment (Live Music and Recorded Music) Monday to Sunday between 8.00 until 23.00.

 

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