Councillor Thomas (J) was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of a Sub-Committee held on 4 April 2018 and 5 July 2018.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 4 April 2018 and 5 July 2018 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider and determine an application for a Review of a Premises Licence in respect of 'The Terrace Bar', 12/14 The Terrace, Torquay.

Members considered a report on an application for a review of a Premises Licence in respect of The Terrace Bar, 12-14 The Terrace, Torquay.  The Premises do fall within the Cumulative Impact Area.

Written Representations received from:

Additional Information:

The Chairman permitted an extension of time for oral representations and advised that each party would be permitted 15 minutes for their representations.  All parties present confirmed 15 minutes would be sufficient time to submit their oral representations.

Oral Representations received from:

Decision

That the Premises Licence in respect of The Terrace Bar, 12-14 The Terrace, Torquay be revoked.

Reason for Decision

Having carefully considered all the oral and written Representations, Members resolved to revoke the Premises Licence, as they could not be satisfied that the premises future operations would be compliant with the conditions of its licence and that the Licensing Objectives would be promoted.

In coming to that decision, Members noted the Responsible Authorities catalogue of concerning issues recorded in respect of these premises, Mr Lawrence’s apparent lack of understanding pertaining to his responsibilities as a Premises Licence Holder and Designated Premises Supervisor, and what these responsibilities entail, the numerous written and verbal warnings given to Mr Lawrence, Mr Lawrence and staff being found under the influence of alcohol when the premises were visited by Responsible Authority officers; the absence of clear management and accountability at the premises, staff and the resident DJ either fighting with or behaving in an aggressive manner towards its patrons and the number of breaches of the premises licence conditions over a prolonged period.

Whilst Members believed Mr Lawrence to be sincere in his desire to subsequently change the culture of the premises, the staff and his management style, Members had no confidence in Mr Lawrence’s ability to execute this desire, as evidenced by the nominal reactionary and short lived improvements made by him to date.

Having heard from Mr Lawrence details of a third party  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.