Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED - Cllr. Ryk Downes was elected Chair for the duration of the meeting.

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)

There were no appeals against the refusal of inspection of documents.

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.

RESOLVED – That the public and the press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of that part of the agenda designated as 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 public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information so designated as follows:-

(a)  Appendix A, D & E of the report referred to in minute 7 both in terms of Regulation 14 of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearing Regulations 2005(SI 2005 NO. 44) and the Licensing Procedure Rules, and on the grounds that it is not in the public interest to disclose the contents as the information therein pertains to an individual and that person would not reasonably expect their personal information or discussions thereon to be in the public domain.

(b)  To note that the press and public will also be excluded from that part of the hearing where Members deliberate the application as it is in the public interest to allow the Members to have full and frank debate on the matter, as allowed under the provisions of the Licensing Procedure Rules

There were no formal late items. However, with the agreement of all parties West Yorkshire Police tabled supplementary information. Minute 7 refers

It was noted that the supplementary information should be treated as exempt information. Minute 3 refers

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.

There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests.

Members to consider the report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration on an application to vary a premises licence made by Toast (Leeds) Limited for Toast Bar & Bistro, Unit C, West Point, Wellington Street, Leeds, LS1 4JJ. The application is made to vary the terminal hour of each licensable provision currently authorised by the premises licence.

(Report attached)

In agreement with the Environmental Protection Team this item was withdrawn from the agenda prior to the hearing date.

The report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration informs Members of an application for the review of a Premises Licence under Section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003, sought by West Yorkshire Police in respect of George IV, Grove Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2QT. The licensing authority is now under a duty to review the premises licence held by these premises.

(Report attached)

The report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration informed Members of an application for the review of a Premises Licence under Section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003, sought by West Yorkshire Police in respect of George IV, Grove Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2QT.

The Licensing Officer provided the Licensing Sub Committee with background information as set out at Paragraph 2.0 -2.9 of the submitted which included the following points:-

·  Adjournment from the 13^th June 2017;

·  Date of the application for a new premises licence and dates of subsequent transfer of premises licence;

·  Changes of Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS);

·  Two allegations of fraud in relation to individuals being named as DPS without their consent with a warning letter being sent to the premises licence holder regarding the second allegation;

Members were informed that the current Premises Licence Holder is Clifton Properties (Yorkshire) Ltd who received transfer of the premises licence in June 2011.

The Licensing Officer advised the Sub-Committee of the main issues of the application by West Yorkshire Police (WYP) made on the grounds of the following licensing objectives: The prevention of crime and disorder, public safety and the protection of children from harm. The main issues were set out at Paragraph 6.1(i) of the submitted report.

Members heard that one letter in support of the review application had been received and was at appendix D of the submitted report and that letters and a petition had also been received in support of the premises which was attached at appendix E of the submitted report. It was noted that both appendix D and E were exempt information under Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(2) as these included information relating to individuals. Minute 3 refers

Cat Sanderson, Licensing Officer for WYP was present at the meeting. She informed the Sub-Committee of a visit to the premises that she had attended along with a Licensing Enforcement Officer. Ms Sanderson explained that on arriving at the premises they noticed suspicious activity taking place in the beer garden of the premises. An individual was going round customers and looked to be selling goods.

When the officers tried to gain access they were stopped from entering the premises by customers who were aggressive in manner. A member of staff who was in the doorway witnessing the suspicious activity was of no assistance to the officers. Upon entering the premises a member of staff stated that she was unaware of these male customers however one of the males appeared moments later from the private quarters showing that she had no control over managing the venue.

The WYP Licensing Officer informed Members of a number of incidents including the following:-

·  A number of stolen bikes stored in a room at the premises

·  Customers had free run of the premises, family of PLH used to assist in control of premises

·  The DPS not at the premises on a daily basis

·  Intelligence received of drugs being sold at the premises

·  Children aged  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.