Agenda and minutes

Councillor Chandler was elected as the Chairman for this Licensing Sub-Committee meeting.

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

To resolve:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting because the business to be transacted contains information relating to an individual, information that is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

RESOLVED:

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting because the business to be transacted contained information relating to an individual, information that was likely to reveal the identity of an individual and information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime.

To consider an application from Trading Standards to review a Premises Licence in respect of the Premises Licence held by the Marga Supermarket Limited and to determine the application in accordance with the promotion of the licensing objectives

Prior to the introduction of the report, Members considered whether the Sub Committee should go ahead as the Premises Licence Holder was not present. Members noted that the Premises Licence Holder was aware of the Sub-Committee and had been in contact with the Licensing Team as recently as 18 March 2022.

The Sub Committee unanimously agreed it was in the public interest to continue with the meeting.

It was decided that all parties be given a maximum of 10 minutes to speak.

The Licensing & Compliance Officer introduced the report and explained that the purpose of the meeting was for Members to consider an application from Trading Standards to review the Premises Licence in respect of Marga Supermarket Limited and to take any steps considered necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives.

At 6.25 pm, the meeting was adjourned to allow the Sub-Committee to consider their decision.

The meeting resumed open session.

At 6.34 pm, the meeting was reconvened.

RESOLVED

That the Licensing Sub-Committee revoke the Premises Licence.

Right to Appeal

There is a right of appeal in respect of this decision. Any appeal of the Sub-Committee’s decision must be lodged at the Magistrates’ Court with 21 days of notification of the Licensing Authority’s decision.