Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted by 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.

However, Councillor Green placed on record that she was a substitute representative on the Planning Control Committee held on the 24^th June which deferred a planning application at this location to allow a site visit to take place.

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

The Licensing Unit Manager presented a report relating to an objection notice being given to the Licensing Authority, by Greater Manchester Police pursuant to section 104(2) of the Licensing Act 2003, in respect of a proposed temporary event to be held at 65 Windsor Road Prestwich, M25 0DB between the hours of 20.30 to 03.00 hours on the 17^th July 2025 until 20^th July 2025.

The Temporary Event Notice has been given by Ervis Shkuti, 86 Devonshire Square, Salford, M7 4AD.

Greater Manchester Police, in their capacity as a Responsible Authority, would give their reasons for their representation in respect of the Temporary Event Notice were they are satisfied that the representation would undermine the Prevention of Crime and Disorder. Representation was attached at appendix 1 in the agenda packs.

The Secretary of State Guidance issued under section 182 of Licensing Act 2003 was included in the agenda packs.

After hearing the evidence representation and 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 Sub-Committee heard oral representations on behalf of the applicant from Ms Konstantina Luleme. She explained the application was for extra hours to cater for the Oasis concerts taking place at Heaton Park and could not understand objections to the application as a previous one had been sought for trading until 11.00pm. The Licensing Unit Manager stated an application between the 11^th to 15^th July had been withdrawn which was a late TEN and a further Late TEN was received and GMP made representations, therefore a counter notice was issued.

Ms Luleme explained they were a new business in the area and wanted to grow and the concerts would help this. The venue would not make problems in the local neighbourhood and they would do their best. They were willing to not have any music playing after 9.00pm and would welcome the opportunity to try the extra hours. Plastic cups would be used instead of glassware and drunk people would not be served alcohol. The landlord of the building had turned the air conditioning unit and would also place a blanket on top of the canopy area off to limit noise.

A Member asked how many staff would be working during the concert days and it was reported around 5 people would be present as opposed to the usual 2 staff.

The Licensing Unit Manager read out some of the proposed conditions submitted which were contained within the application form.

The Chair enquired what steps would be in place to avoid issues of anti-social behaviour. Ms Luleme stated they were thinking of having security on site.

A Member asked what assurance could be provided for security to be provided when this element had not been submitted on the application.

Mr A. Hasam (The landlord of the property) then joined the virtual meeting to aid Ms Luleme with her submissions in case  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.