Agenda and minutes

The Chair welcomed all those in attendance and introductions were made.  The Chair reminded those present that the meeting was being live-streamed The Chair welcomed all those in attendance and introductions were made.  The Chair reminded those present that the meeting was being live-streamed and recorded and would be made available following the meeting via the Council’s website – Click Here to View

The Chairman opened the meeting and introductions were made.

The Legal Advisor to the Sub Committee asked the Senior Licensing Officer to confirm that the residents had been given appropriate notice of the hearing in line with the statutory requirements within the Licensing Act 2003.  The Officer confirmed the relevant notice had been given to the residents objecting to the premise licence application.  The Sub Committee were given the opportunity to adjourn the meeting.  However, the Legal Advisor stated that it was likely that the residents had chosen not to attend the meeting.  The Sub Committee unanimously agreed to continue with the procedure. 

The Legal Advisor outlined the procedure for the meeting and reported that Members had previously familiarised themselves with the report of the Licensing Officer, the application and plan of the premises together with the written submissions from the Police as a Responsible Authority and Local Residents who were objecting to the application.

The Senior Licensing Officer presented the Licensing Managers report which outlined the application submitted for a new premise licence at Savers, 83 Cardiff Road, Caerphilly CF83 1FQ with the proposed operating hours for the supply of alcohol (off sales only).

Sale of Alcohol (off sales only)

§  Monday to Saturday inclusive – 08.30am – 7.00pm

§  Sunday 09.00am to 5.00pm.

§  Monday to Saturday 14^th November to 24^th December until 8.00pm.

The Senior Licensing Officer then referred to representations received in relation to the application from the Police as a Responsible Authority and Other Persons i.e. Local Residents that were set out within the report.  Copies of which were circulated with the agenda. 

Attention was then drawn to the local policy considerations as set out within the report and to the way in which the Sub Committee should deal with the application.  It was explained that the Sub Committee must have regard to the report, the representations made and to the evidence heard.  It must take such steps as is considered necessary for the promotion of the licensing objectives and could:-

·        Grant the application as requested to include, where appropriate, mandatory conditions

·        Modify the conditions specified in the operating schedule by altering, omitting or adding to them.

·        Reject the whole or part of the application.

The Chair invited the applicant to make their submissions.

The Regional Manager addressed the Sub Committee in support of the application submitted and assured Members that the 330 Savers that hold premises licences throughout the Country have never been prosecuted for any offence under the Licensing Act.  Members were also assured that the premises has till prompts for all age restricted products and an external company carries out two test purchases a year on each premises.  If there are any successful sales, the member of staff is issued a disciplinary.  The Members were advised that there are at least three members of staff employed at each premises that hold a Personal Licence.  The Members were also advised that every member of staff is required to complete online training  ...  view the full minutes text for item 1.

There were no declarations of interest made at the beginning or during the course of the meeting.