Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

To be read in conjunction with agenda item 14  which contains a non-public appendix in respect of this item.

The Committee received a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection in respect of delegated decisions taken by the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection pertaining to premises licenses and enforcement action taken under the Licensing Act 2003 between 1 July and 30 September 2017.  Members noted a non-public appendix in respect of this item at agenda item 14.

During the discussion and questions on this item, the following points were noted:

• The Police advised that if the ‘no promoted events’ condition was offered, even for premises closing at 11 or 11.30 pm, they were accepted as they could apply to events on boats during the day.  Members suggested that the text be amended to state ‘anytime’, rather than ‘no promoted events’. 

• A Member could not recall seeing a notice displayed in respect of one of the Premises and the Licensing Manager agreed to check that due process had been followed. 

• Licensing officers did not suggest changes to applicants but provided pre-application advice.   The use of standardised conditions is not permitted therefore the wording in our ‘Pool of Conditions’ can sometimes be changed to make them appropriate and necessary.  The suggestion of standardised conditions could prejudice any future hearings/appeals.  Members would receive a report on Conditions at a future meeting. 

RESOLVED, that – the report be noted.