To elect a Chairman/woman for the meeting.

Councillor Addis was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To receive apologies for absence, including notifications of any changes to the membership of the Committee.

It was reported that the membership of the Sub-Committee had been amended for this meeting by including Councillor Scouler instead of Councillor Manning.

To consider Report 93/2011 on an application for Review in respect of The Green Room, 23-25 Victoria Parade, Torquay.

Members considered Report 93/2011 which sought a Review of a Premises Licence in respect of The Green Room, 23-25 Victoria Parade, Torquay.

Written representations received from:

Additional information:

At the Hearing, the Applicant requested an extension to the normal allowance of 10 minutes to 15 minutes to present their application.  There was no objection from the Respondent to this request and the Sub-Committee agreed the extension of time and informed all parties present that they too would be entitled to 15 minutes when making their representation.

Oral representations received from:

Decision and reason for decision:

Having carefully considered all the oral and written representations, Members take seriously the concerns raised in respect of public nuisance and as such have resolved, as a necessary and proportionate response that the licence conditions be modified as follows:

i)              that no bottles are to be emptied after 22:00 hours and not before 09:00 hours Monday to Sunday;

ii)            that on every occasion the Premises sells alcohol after midnight and remains open after 00:30 hours, door staff will, between 23:00 hours and closing time, monitor patrons in the immediate vicinity of the Premises and take all reasonable steps to ensure that patrons leaving the Premises do so quietly so as not to disturb nearby residents;

iii)          that point 1 of Annex 3 The Prevention of Crime and Disorder be amended to read ‘that there shall be no entry/re entry after 02:00 hours and from that time until  ...  view the full minutes text for item 701.

To consider Report 95/2011 on an application for a Variation to a Premises Licence in respect of Lighthouse and Fusion, 26 Esplanade Road, Paignton.

Members considered Report 95/2011 on an application for a Variation to a Premises Licence in respect of Lighthouse and Fusion, 26 Esplanade Road, Paignton.

Written representations received from:

Oral representations received from:

Decision:

That the Application for the Variation to the Premises Licence in respect of the Light House and Fusion, 26 Esplanade Road, Paignton be granted as applied for, subject to the conditions proposed by the Police and Public Protection, as set out in Appendix 3 and 4 to Report 95/2011, and as agreed by the Applicant.

Reason for decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations Members considered the conditions proposed by the Police to be comprehensive and proportionate to ensure the Licensing Objectives are promoted and as such in addition to the Public Protection condition, Members resolved that this should alleviate the concerns of the Responsible Authorities and the Interested Parties.

To consider Report 94/2011 on the suspension of a Hackney Carriage

Driver's Licence.

Members considered Report 94/2011 which sought a suspension of a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr Keith Brown.

Written representations received from:

Oral representations received from:

Decision:

That Mr Keith Brown’s Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence be suspended for a period of seven days on the ground of ‘any reasonable cause’, as in accordance with Section 61 (1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

Reason for decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations put before the Sub-Committee, Members resolved this ground to be established following the number of warning letters that had been issued  ...  view the full minutes text for item 703.

To consider Report 96/2011 on the suspension of a Hackney Carriage

Driver's Licence.

Members considered Report 96/2011 which sought a suspension of a Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence in respect of Mr Shazad Ramzan.

Written representations received from:

Additional information:

Members noted Mr Shazad Ramzan had advised the Licensing Department that he was not able to attend the Hearing, and as such agreed that the Hearing would go ahead in his absence.

Oral representations received from:

Decision:

That Mr Shazad Ramzan’s Hackney Carriage Driver’s Licence be suspended for a period of seven days on the ground of ‘any reasonable cause’, as in accordance with Section 61 (1)(b) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

Reason for decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral Representations put before the Sub-Committee, Members resolved this ground to be established following the number of warning letters that had been issued from the Principal Safety and Licensing Officer (dated 16 January 2009, 3 April 2009, 4 December 2009 and 31 August 2010) and the Licensing Support Officer (dated 20 October 2010 and 4 February 2011) raising awareness of the concerns of public safety by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 704.