Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED- Councillor Khan was elected Chair for the meeting.

Members are reminded to declare any interests at the start of the hearing on each application for the purpose of Section 81 (3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of conduct

There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting.

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application for the certification of films proposed to be shown during the Leeds Young people’s Film Festival scheduled to be held between 26^th March and 5^th April 2012. The report includes a schedule of films requiring consideration.

(Report attached)

The Sub-Committee having regard to the Licensing Act 2003, and in particular the protection of children from harm licensing objective, considered an application seeking the certification of films proposed to be shown at the 13^th Annual Leeds Young People’s Film Festival between 26^th March -5^th April 2012 at various venues throughout the Leeds City Council area.

The applicants, Mr M Grund and Ms D Maturi, representing the Leeds Young People’s Film Festival, addressed the Sub-Committee and informed the meeting that the following three films had been withdrawn from the current programme:-

• The Great Bear
• Here Comes Lola
• Me and My Umbrella

For ease of reference, the Sub-Committee discussed the content of each film to be shown as referred to in Appendix A of the report.

Arising from discussions, the Sub-Committee sought feedback on the success of last year’s Leeds Young People’s Film Festival and on the process for monitoring certification.

RESOLVED- That an application for the certification of films proposed to be shown during the Leeds Young People’s Film Festival be dealt with as follows in order to promote the protection of children from harm objective:-

Name of Film  Classification Agreed

Capelito: The Magic Mushroom  U

Itch of the Golden Nit   U

Moomins and the Comet Chase  U

Lotte and the Moonstone Secret  U

Yoko  U

Welcome to the Space Show  U

Tales of the Night   PG

On the Sly  PG

Lily the Witch – The Journey to Mandolan  PG

Nicostratos the Pelican   PG 

Being Elmo   PG

Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below  12A

We Are Poets  12A

Crocodiles: All for One   12A

Death of a Superhero  15

Four Days Inside Guantanamo  15

To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on an application received for the grant of a premises licence for “Ephesus Restaurant”, 4 Rodley Lane, Rodley, Leeds LS13

(Report attached)

The Sub-Committee, having regard to section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003, considered an application for the grant of a premises licence in respect of premises at 4 Rodley Lane, Rodley, Leeds 13 trading as Ephesus Restaurant.

The Sub-Committee were required to consider this application due to the receipt of representations from interested parties and responsible authorities.

Representations containing measures proposed to address the relevant licensing objectives had been submitted by LCC Health and Safety Team (LCC H&S); LCC Environmental Protection Team and West Yorkshire Police (WYP) and had been agreed by the applicant prior to the hearing.

In addition to the above representations, the Sub-Committee agreed to consider a letter of objection received from Mr M Holt dated 9^th February 2012 who was not present at the meeting

The applicant, Mr Kadir Kayalar addressed the Sub-Committee and, in summary, made reference to the following key points:-

·  details of previous experience gained of running bars in another country

·  the favourable comments received from customers since the restaurant opened in January 2011

·  the previous practice of customers bring their own bottles

·  the fact that he had written to Mr Holt addressing the issues of concern with particular reference to car parking problems and outside noise regarding the outside decking area

Prior to making the decision, the Sub Committee raised the following issues:-

·  clarification if wine and bottled beer would be served with meals only

·  the concern that customers could purchase wine at 10.59pm and that there was no provision for a 30 minute period of drinking up time

·  clarification if there had been any complaints with regards to noise since January 2011 at the premises and in particular around closing time

·  the fact that the decking issue was a matter for the planning department and not for this Sub-Committee

Arising from discussions, Mr Kayalar informed the meeting that he would have no objection to varying the application for the supply of alcohol for consumption ‘On’ the premises Tuesday to Sunday from 17:00 to 22:30 to alleviate the Sub-Committee’s concerns.

Further discussion ensued regarding the space provision arising from the proposed seating plan and on the possible noise element arising from smokers using the decking area on a summers evening.

The Sub-Committee carefully considered all the written and verbal submissions and made the following decision:

RESOLVED – a) To grant the application, as varied by the applicant, in the following manner:

Supply of alcohol for consumption ‘’On’’ the premises

Tuesday to Sunday  17:00 to 22:30

Recorded Music – Indoors

Tuesday to Sunday  17:00 to 23:00

Times when the premises will be open to the public

Tuesday to Sunday  17:00 to 23:00

Non Standard Timings

No non standard timings for bank holidays or special occasions are proposed

No drinks to be served without food

b)  That the conditions identified by LCC Health and

Safety Team (LCC H&S), LCC Environmental Protection Team and West Yorkshire Police (WYP) be retained.

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