Agenda and minutes
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Election of the Chair Minutes: RESOLVED – Councillor R Downes was elected as Chair for the meeting.
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Appeals Against Refusal of Inspection of Documents To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded)
(*In accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)
Minutes: There were no appeals against the refusal of inspection of documents.
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Exempt Information - Possible Exclusion of the Press and Public
1) To highlight reports or appendices which:
a) officers have identified as containing exempt information, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report.
b) To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information.
c) If so, to formally pass the following resolution:-
RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of those parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information
2) To note that under the Licensing Procedure rules, the press and the public will be excluded from that part of the hearing where Members will deliberate on each application as it is in the public interest to allow the Members to have a full and frank debate on the matter before them. Minutes: No exempt information was contained within the agenda.
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Late Items To identify any applications as late items of business which have been admitted to the agenda for consideration
(the special circumstances shall be identified in the minutes)
Minutes: No formal late items of business were added to the agenda; however Members received a copy of the letter of objection to the Temporary Event Notice application submitted by West Yorkshire Police just prior to the hearing. The letter had previously been properly served on the Licensing Authority and the applicant.
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Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-16 of the Members’ Code of Conduct.
Minutes: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests.
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To consider the report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration which advises of the receipt of a Temporary Event Notice for Church (formerly Halo And The Joint) 177 – 179 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 3AR
(Report attached) Additional documents:
Minutes: The Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration submitted a report on a Temporary Event Notice (TEN) served under Section 100 of the Licensing Act 2003 in respect of Church, 177-179 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 3AR. The premises had formerly been known as “Halo” and “The Joint”.
The TEN sought the supply of alcohol; regulated entertainment and Late Night Refreshment on Sunday 9th October 2016 from 03:00 until 06:00 hours. The proposed event would have a maximum capacity of 499 persons. Mr Robert Halliday was indicated as the proposed premises user.
The Sub Committee was required to consider this application due to receipt of an objection notice from West Yorkshire Police.
Present at the hearing were:
Mr A Woods, for the applicant, provided a brief overview of the licensable history of the premises under Mr Mellor’s management and the experience of the management company. He described the former operational style of the venue as “low-cost and appealing to students” which Mr Mellor had inherited from the previous operator. Mr Woods explained that as the Sub Committee could see from the Police representation, there had been Police involvement with the premises which had led to action plans, which he informed the Sub Committee his client had complied with. Mr Woods explained that Mr Mellor had wanted to take stock before deciding what to do with the premises - Mr Mellor closed the nightclub element of the venue in December 2014 but continued to operate half of the premises as a restaurant/bar. Mr Woods explained that Mr Mellor operates over 30 businesses throughout the country. The owners had recently invested £0.5million to refurbish the venue with the intention of operating it under the existing Premises Licence, but in a completely different way as an events-based venue, with live entertainment where specific acts/DJs/performers would appear. Mr Woods assured the Sub Committee that Church would not be a Monday to Saturday low cost nightclub. Mr Woods made reference to the Albert Hall in Manchester and that Church will have a similar operating style.
Mr Woods explained that the venue would be re-launched on Saturday 8th October 2016 with a specific “opening event” and guest DJs. The guest DJ to play at the event would not arrive at Church until 2-2.30am before starting his set. The TEN was required in order to facilitate an “after-party” which would be open to invited guests, corporate guests and patrons who had purchased tickets. Mr Woods stated the ticket price as £12 - £15; he also added that drinks would be in the £4 to £5 bracket, reinforcing his suggestion that the venue would attract very different clientele than previously. He added that several other events were planned until Christmas under the provisions of the existing Premises Licence.
Mr Woods suggested that the WYP objection related to concerns over previous ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |