Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted by Mr S. Donohue, L. Buggie (Public Health), C. Smith (Head of Public Protection) and B. Thomson (Assistant Director of Operations Strategy).

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.

There were no declarations of interest made.

The Minutes of the last Licensing Hearing Sub Committee meetings held at 1.30pm on the 17th July 2024 and at 1.00pm on the 19th July 2024 are attached.

The minutes of the last Licensing Hearing Sub Committee meetings held at 1.30pm on the 17^th July and 1.00pm on the 19^th July 2024 were attached to the agenda.

Resolved:- That the minutes of the Licensing Hearing Sub Committee held at 1.30pm on the 17^th July and 1.00pm on the 19^th July 2024 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 ASDA Express PFS Blackford Bridge, Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9ST.

The applicant for the licence is Euro Garages Limited, ASDA House, Great Wilson Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS11 5AD and the proposed Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS), in respect of the above premises, is Mr Neil Eccles, 4 Chasewater, Sandymoor, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1UJ.  The application was attached at Appendix 1 in the agenda pack.

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 Where representations are made and not withdrawn Members are required to determine them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 Sunday – 00:00 till 00:00 (24 hours)

Supply of Alcohol (off the premises):

Monday to Sunday– 00:00 till 00:00 (24 hours)

Late Night Refreshment (On and off the premises)

Monday to Sunday– 23:00 till 05:00

The conditions contained in the operating schedule submitted by the applicant were contained at Appendix 2 in the agenda packs.

One representation had been received from Public Health Department in their

capacity as a Responsible Authority against this application. The Responsible

Authority has been invited to make their representations at the hearing.

The representation was attached at Appendix 3 in the agenda packs.

Eight relevant representations from interested parties had been made against the

Application. The representations were attached at Appendix 4 in the agenda packs.

The Proposed Variations belowwere provided to the Committee following consultations and agreement with the Council’s Public Health Department. As a result of these amendments the representation from Public Health had been withdrawn and they did not attend the meeting.

Opening Times:

Monday to Sunday – 00:00 till 00:00 (24 hours)

Supply of Alcohol (off the premises):

Monday to Sunday– 06:00 till 00:00

Late Night Refreshment- Hot drinks only (On and off the premises)

Monday to Sunday– 23:00 till 05:00

All sales between 2200 and 0600 will be made through the night hatch

Members of the public will not be permitted to enter the premises between 2200 and 0600. For the avoidance of doubt, this does not apply to officers of the emergency services

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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.