Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED – That Councillor Wilkinson be appointed 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 Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

There were no appeals against 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.

There were no exempt items.

There were no formal late items.

However, supplementary information had been circulated to all interested parties prior to the hearing in relation to the following item:

•  Item 7 – Application for the grant of a premises licence for Krol Mini Market 2 – 4 Town Street Armley, Leeds, LS12 3AB

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.

The report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration advises Members of an Application for the certification of films to be shown at the Everyman Cinema 4l2Trinity Leeds, Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 5AY on Tuesday 4th June 2018.

(Report attached)

The report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration presented an application for the certification of a film to be shown at the Everyman Cinema 412 Trinity Leeds, Albion Street, Leeds, LS1 5AY on Tuesday 4th June 2018.

The Licensing Officer presented the report and informed the Sub-Committee that the application had been received as the film had not been classified by the BBFC.  The report outlined a brief synopsis of the film (Party on the Dance Floor) to be shown and a Category PG classification had been suggested by the applicant. There was no representative from Everyman Cinema in attendance.

After careful consideration of the application and the report, the Licensing Sub Committee

RESOLVED – That the application be granted as applied, for ‘Party on the Dance Floor’ to be given Category PG certification.

The Report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration advises Members of an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Mr Rezan Osman, for Krol Mini Market 2 - 4 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3AB.

(Report attached)

The submitted report of the Head of Elections, Licensing and Registration advised Members of an application made by Mr Rezan Osman for the grant of a premises licence for Krol Mini Market 2 – 4 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 3AB.

The applicant and his legal representative were not in attendance. The Licensing Officer confirmed that the applicant had been given notice of the meeting. The Licensing Sub Committee considered adjourning the meeting, however chose to continue due to the applicant not attending the previous hearing, which led to the adjournment of the item.

Members were informed that this application had attracted representations from West Yorkshire Police (WYP), the Licensing Authority, Ward Councillors, an MP and local residents.

WYP highlighted a number of issues to Members with the application. Particular reference was made to the Cumulative Impact Policy (CIP) currently in place for the small proximity around and including Town Street in Armley. Members were informed that the CIP is currently in place due to the Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) associated with alcohol in the area. WYP were keen to see the applicant demonstrate how he would address issues associated with the area, and were not satisfied that the application included this information.

A representative from the Licensing Authority echoed comments made by WYP, and made particular reference to the vast amount of multi-agency work which took place for the CIP to be implemented.

Councillor Alison Lowe noted that she was in attendance to represent her constituents. Members heard that there were currently 18 licensed premises on Town Street, and of anecdotal evidence of alcohol and drug abuse taking place within the area during the day from 11am to 3pm.

Members were provided with information regarding the other facilities in close proximity to the streets, which included Armley One Stop Centre, a children’s centre, a residential home for the elderly, and a Church which runs services for vulnerable people. Councillor Lowe also informed Board Members of the close proximity of 2 – 4 Town Street to Forward Leeds, an organisation who support people with drug and alcohol dependency.

After careful consideration, with particular regard to the CIP and presentations made, the Licensing Sub Committee

RESOLVED – To refuse the application for a premises licence.