Agenda and minutes

To seek nominations for the election for the position of Chair.

RESOLVED – That Cllr E Carlisle be elected as 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 and Scrutiny Support at least 24 hours before the meeting)

There were no appeals.

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.

There were no exempt items.

There were no formal late items.

To disclose or draw attention to any interests in accordance with Leeds City Council’s ‘Councillor Code of Conduct’.

Members did not declare any interests.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Officer, Elections and Regulatory, regarding an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Mason & Co Ltd, for Catch Headingley, 9 Weetwood Lane, Weetwood, Leeds, LS16 5LT.

The report of the Chief Officer (Elections and Regulatory) presented an application for the grant of a premises licence, for Catch Headingley, 9 Weetwood Lane, Weetwood, Leeds, LS16 5LT.

The following were in attendance for this item:

·  Paddy Whur (Woods Whur) – Applicant’s Representative

·  Edward Mason (Director of Mason & Co Ltd) – Applicant

·  Councillor Wilson – Interested Party / Objector

The Legal Adviser outlined the procedure for the hearing.

The Licensing Officer provided the following information as per the submitted report:

·  In summary the application is for: sale of alcohol both on and off the premises and Recorded music: - Monday to Saturday – 10:00 until 00:30 and Sunday – 10:00 until 00:00. Late night refreshment Monday – Saturday – 23:00 until 00:30 and Sunday – 23:00 until 00:00.

·  The premises is located within an area covered by a cumulative impact policy for Headingley and Hyde Park.

·  Representations have been received from responsible authorities including West Yorkshire Police (WYP) and Leeds City Councils Environmental Protection Team (EPT).  Agreements have been reached with both, and the operating schedule will be amended to include additional measures.

·  Representations remain outstanding from members of the public and a Ward Councillor.

The applicant’s representative informed the Sub-Committee of the following:

·  Mr Whur has represented the applicant since 2000, where he first started investing in the hospitality sector in Leeds. The applicant is a local family man.

·  The applicant has invested heavily into a number of premises in Leeds, including Whitelock’s Ale House and Meanwood Tavern. The applicant has also just signed a lease on the former Brewdog site near the Corn Exchange.

·  The applicant has an excellent track record over the last 20 years, and has had no issues associated with his premises, or had any issues regarding the authorities, businesses, or residents.

·  Catch Headingley, formerly known as Bryan’s, has been closed for a long period of time and the building has become derelict.

·  The premises is intended to provide a space for families and the wider community. The function room will provide a space for families to host parties and events, and the applicant believes Headingley is missing this type of premises.

·  The applicant has agreed additional conditions with the police as set out in the submitted report, however, with the omission of the condition which reads ‘the sale/supply of alcohol shall only be made to accompany the sale of food. This does not preclude the sale/supply of alcohol to a person waiting to be seated in the restaurant or at the conclusion of a meal’. The police confirmed in writing that they were content with the removal of this suggested measure.

·  The premises will remain food led, and there will be a minimum of 18 tables in the restaurant.

·  Conversations with local ward councillors discussed their concerns, and matters remain outstanding regarding the ‘Otley Run’. The applicant is proposing an additional condition that does not allow large groups in fancy dress to enter the premises. The applicant does not want to attract  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.