Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted by B. Thomson (Assistant Director of Operations Strategy).

There were no declarations of interest made.

The Minutes of the last Licensing Hearing Sub Committee meeting held at 1.00pm on Thursday the 12^th June 2025 are attached.

The minutes of the last Licensing Hearing Sub Committee meeting held at 1.00pm on Thursday the 12^th June 2025 was attached to the agenda.

Resolved:- That the minutes of the Licensing Hearing Sub Committee held at 1.00pm on the 12^th June 2025 be approved as a correct record.

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

The Licensing Authority received an application for a Premises Licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of Bolton Wyresdale Amateur Football and Sports Club, 65 Radcliffe Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 6RF.

The applicant for the licence is Bolton Wyresdale Amateur Football and Sports Club Plc, 31 Knightswood, Beaumont Chase, Bolton BL2 6RF. Mr Stan Crawford of 31 Knightswood, Beaumont Chase, Bolton BL2 6RF is the proposed Secretary. The applicant has requested that the Club Premises Certificate if granted by Members today is to commence from the 16^th August 2025.

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 Where representations are made and not withdrawn Members are required to determine them.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 grant of a Premises Licence under Part 3 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday            12.00 till 23.00

Sunday                                  12.00 till 22.30

Supply of Alcohol by or on behalf a club to the order of a member of the Club (on the premises only):

Monday to Saturday            12.00 till 23.00

Sunday                                  12.00 till 22.30

Recorded Music (Indoors)

Wednesday to Saturday     18.00 till 23.00

Sunday                                  18.00 till 22.30

Due to the Live Music Act 2012, there is no need to licence this activity until after 23.00.

The conditions contained in the operating schedule submitted by the applicant were contained at Appendix 1 in the agenda packs.

The club rules were contained at Appendix 2 in the agenda packs.

13 representations had been received from interested parties and they had been invited to make their representations at the hearing. The representations were attached at Appendix 3 in the agenda packs. The Licensing Unit Manager clarified that Councillor Berry was representing 6 representors, the other 6 had provided their apologies for the meeting and 1 had not replied back after being contacted by Licensing Officers.

After hearing the representations made and the evidence presented, Members are obliged to determine the application with a view to promoting the licensing objectives and having regard to the Authority’s Licensing Policy and National Guidance.

The Secretary of State’s Guidance to the Licensing Act 2003 is provided to licensing authorities in relation to the carrying out of their functions under the 2003 Act. It also provides information to magistrates’ courts hearing appeals against licensing decisions and has been made widely available for the benefit of those who run licensed premises, their legal advisers and the general public. It is a key medium for promoting best practice, ensuring consistent application of licensing powers across England and Wales and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.