Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED –  Cllr. Flynn was 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 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, applications to show photographs were made the sub-committee by Mr Serr the applicant’s representative in relation to the refurbishment of the premises and Cllr. J McKenna in relation to objection of the grant of the premises licence.

The sub-committee agreed to allow the use of the photographic evidence.

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.

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made.

However, Cllr. Harland informed the Licensing Sub Committee that she had heard an application for Kroll Mini Market which is referred to within the papers for Item 6 – Application for the grant of a premises licence for Grocery Store 13-15 Town Street, Armley, Leeds LS12 1UG. Minute 6 refers.  Cllr. Harland said that she would consider this application with an open mind.

The report of the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory requests Members to consider an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Nabi Lashkiri for Grocery Store 13 - 15 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 1UG.

(Report attached)

 The report of the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory set out an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Nabi Lashkiri for Grocery Store 13-15 Town Street, Armley, Leeds, LS12 1UG.

In attendance at the meeting were:

·  Mr Serr- Mr Lashkiri’s lawyer

·  Sarah Blenkhorn – West Yorkshire Police (WYP)

·  Bob Patterson – WYP

·  PC Clifford – WYP (observing)

·  Sgt. Maynard –WPY (observing)

·  Susan Holden – Entertainment Licensing

·  Cllr. A Lowe

·  Cllr. J McKenna

·  Andrea McKenna – Member of public

·  Martin Walker – Member of public

Members were informed that this was the first application for a premises licence for these premises. Mr Nabi Lashkiri was the applicant and he was also the proposed designated premises supervisor. Mr Lashkiri was applying for sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises everyday 07:00 – 22:00.

Representations had been received from West Yorkshire Police and the Local Licensing Authority in their capacity as a responsible authority which may be found at Appendix C of the submitted report.

Members were informed that the Licensing Authority had also received 19 individual letters of objection from members of the public, ward councillors and a member of parliament. The objections were on the grounds of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm.

Mr Serr the representative for Mr Lashkiri explained that Mr Lashkiri had been unable to attend due to personal matters.

Mr Serr explained that this was the first business for Mr Lashkiri who had been a Leeds resident since 2001. Mr Lashkiri had worked for Morrisons supermarkets for 8 years but now wanted to start his own business. Members were informed that Mr Lashkiri’s cousin was an importer of Eastern European foods and this was to be the primary part of Mr Lashkiri’s business with alcohol a secondary part to the retail.

The sub-committee heard that the premises had previously been a café. Mr Lashkiri had spent an extensive amount of money refurbishing to grocery store.

Mr Serr said that the applicant acknowledged that the premises were in a Cumulative Impact Policy (CIP) area, however, in this instance, it was Mr Serrs submission that the rebuttable presumption should not be applied to this application and the committee should consider this application on its own merits. Mr Lashkiri had offered safeguards which had been noted in a letter from Entertainment Licensing which was appended at page 35 of the submitted report. These included: staff training; CCTV; adequate lighting; refusals log; incident log; public notices; litter collection; deliveries 7am -7pm; challenge 25 scheme; and would not sell alcohol to people under the influence of alcohol.

Mr Serr went on to say that Mr Lashkiri was offering to reduce the sale period of alcohol from 7:00am -22:00 to 12:00midday -20:00 to assist in addressing the issues of the area such as anti-social behaviour and street drinkers.

Mr Serr informed the Members that Mr Lashkiri offered his assurance that no small measures of spirits or single  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

The report of the Chief Officer sets out an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Headingley North-South Stand Limited, for South Stand Emerald Headingley Stadium, St Michaels Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3BR.

(Report attached)

The report of the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory requested Members to consider an application for the grant of a premises licence, made by Headingley North-South Stand Limited, for South Stand Emerald Headingley Stadium, St Michaels Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3BR.

In attendance at the meeting were:

·  Howard Willis – Applicants’ Representative

·  Sue Ward – Head of Operations at Leeds Rugby Union Football Club

·  John Hill – Designated Premises Supervisor

·  Councillor Neil Walshaw

·  Lee Davidson – Member of the Public

·  Joanna Mingham – Member of the Public

·  Giselle Shaw – Member of the Public

·  Paul Tapper – Member of the Public

Members were advised that this was the first application for these newly built premises but the former Headingley South Stand Refreshment Room, held a premises licence under the Licensing Act 2003, with the activities of Sale of alcohol, Monday to Saturday 11:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 22:30, Recorded music everyday 00:00 to 23:59. The former building was demolished and the new South Stand Emerald Stadium has now been built and requires a premises licence.

Licensing Officer informed the Members that this application sought the grant of a premises licence for, live music, recorded music, and performance of dance, Monday to Saturday 13:00 to 23:30, late night refreshment, Monday to Saturday 23:00 to 23:30 and sale of alcohol everyday 12:00 to 23:00.

Non-standard timings

On Boxing Day to serve alcohol in the South Stand from 10:30. Traditionally the Stadium has hosted the Boxing Day Festive Challenge with a kick-off time of 11:30, therefore in this instance the stadium would want to serve alcohol outside the requested start time of 12:00.

It was noted that off sales from the concession bar would only be for consumption within the Headingley Stadium, on the seating and standing terraces of the premises on match days.

Representations had been received with redacted copies attached at Appendix C of the submitted report.

It was noted that the incorrect stand was highlighted on the plan (page 93 in the agenda pack) showing the North Rugby stand instead of the South Rugby stand.

Howard Willis and Sue Ward on behalf of the applicant addressed the sub-committee:

·  Suggested reduced hours to the Board:

Sale of Alcohol – Monday to Sunday 13:00 – 23:00

Recorded Music – Monday to Saturday 12:00 – 22:00

·  The stadium will hold a capacity of 1950 spectators and the current operating level stands at 20508spectators.

·  Tests have recently been undertaken as per Building Control regulations, to ensure the appropriate safety measures are in place in case of an evacuation; ensuring everybody in the stadium can hear the announcements. Sue Ward confirmed testing of the new PA system had taken place inside the stadium only.

·  The PA system won’t exceed noise levels but there is a possibility for crowd noise to exceed – the applicant also made the Board aware sound may travel through the gap of the North Stand whilst it is being constructed, the stand will be fully operational by 18th October  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.