Agenda and minutes

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

RESOLVED – That Councillor P Wray 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 late items.

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

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider the report of the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory for an application made jointly by Mr Matthew Delahunty and Mr John Lincoln for Triple Seven Pizza, Shirefit Gym, Crowther House, Ravenscliffe Road, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 5RZ.

(Report attached)

The Chief Officer (Elections and Regulatory) submitted a report that introduced an application for the grant of a premises licence, made jointly by Mr Matthew Delahunty and Mr John Lincoln for Triple Seven Pizza, Shirefit Gym, Crowther House, Ravenscliffe Road, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 5RZ.

In summary, the application proposes the sole activity sale by retail of alcohol Friday – Sunday, 15:00 until 22:00 hours.

The application has attracted six representations from local residents compromising of five which oppose the application, and one in support.

The following were in attendance:

o  Mr John Lincoln – Applicant and Proposed Designated Premises Supervisor

o  Mr Matthew Delahunty – Applicant

The Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee explained the procedure to be followed and the Principal Licensing Officer outlined the application.

Mr Lincoln addressed the Sub-Committee. Mr Lincoln explained that himself and Mr Delahunty were successful in raising money for a charity with making dough kits during the first lockdown. Mr Lincoln went on to say how this initially led into the business, the purchase of the van and expanding on creating DIY kits from home. It was confirmed that Triple Seven Pizza have been trading from Shirefit Gym since 7^th November 2020, offering a click and collect service. Mr Lincoln explained that as their business model changed, seating was introduced for patrons to use on the premises and as that expanded, customers were requesting alcoholic beverages to enjoy with their meal. Mr Lincoln informed the Sub-Committee that Temporary Event Notices (TENs) have successfully been used, and it was confirmed that Triple Seven Pizza have only been operating 1 day per week at Shirefit Gym.

My Lincoln informed the Sub-Committee that surrounding neighbours are respected, and music comes from a small handheld speaker, positioned inside the van. The music provided a slight ambience and is lowered at 8 pm when the clean-up process begins. It was also confirmed that patrons are able to use bins on the premises, and waste is then emptied by Mr Lincoln and Mr Delahunty into larger bins on the site. Mr Lincoln was of the view that anti-social behaviour wouldn’t be attracted, due to the offer of premium food and the use of a pre-booking system.

Mr Lincoln informed the Sub-Committee that the van has been positioned in the top right-hand corner of the car park, to maintain car parking spaces. It was confirmed that there will be approximately 10 car parking spaces, with the ability to exceed this number. Additionally, it was confirmed there will be 6 benches for patrons to use. Mr Lincoln informed the Sub-Committee of an incident that had been referred to in the representations, and in relation to the gym that required the re-positioning of the van for a day, subsequently causing parking related issues. Mr Lincoln confirmed this would not happen again and was a rare incident.

Mr Lincoln confirmed it wasn’t the intention to operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday but as a small business, this provided flexibilities around the weather and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.