Councillor Addis was elected as Chairman for the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of a Sub-Committee held on 17 July 2014.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 17 July 2014 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider an application for a Variation to a Premises Licence in respect of Abbey Service Station, Avenue Road, Torquay.

Members considered a report on an application for a Variation to a Premises Licence in respect of Abbey Service Station, Avenue Road, Torquay TQ2 5LG.

The Premises do fall not within the Cumulative Impact Area.

Written Representations received from:

Members noted that there had been no additional Representations received from any other Responsible Authority.

Oral Representation received from:

Additional Information:

Members noted that 13 notices from Interested Parties had been received confirming they were not attending, but were aware that the Committee hearing was taking place and that a further 2 notices were returned stating they were not attending but enclosed additional letters for the attention of the Committee.  Members noted the additional letters were from 2 Interested Parties who had signed the submitted petition and after consultation with the Senior Solicitor was not circulated to Members.

Members noted that the Police had proposed 11 conditions, as per Appendix 3 of the submitted report.  The Applicant’s Solicitor, with permission, circulated 11 updated conditions which the Police Licensing Officer confirmed had been agreed.

1.    The sale and supply of alcohol between 12 midnight to 05:00, shall be restricted to service by staff through the serving hatch at the front of the premises.

2.    No persons other than management, their staff, site service providers and members of the emergency services shall be allowed access to the premises, other than the forecourt between 12 midnight to 05:00.

3.    All spirits shall be located behind the counter and shall be sold by counter service only.

4.    Alcohol displays within the premises shall be located so that staff can view these displays at all times.

5.    There shall be no alcohol displays within 2 metres of the store entrance.

6.    There will be no sales or supply of beers, ales, lager, bitter or cider with an ABV of more than 6%.

7.    No single cans of alcohol shall  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

To consider a report on the above.

Members considered a report concerning a Torbay Council Licensed Driver and whether she remained a ‘fit and proper person’ to hold a Torbay Council Driver’s Licence.

Members noted that they had received circulated late papers which were a letter from the respondent and character references in support of her case.

Decision:

To issue a warning in respect of the conviction and failure to notify the Local Authority of this conviction and this that Mrs Daulby seeks assistance in addressing her financial difficulties and that no further offending occurs during the duration of her Licence.

Reason for Decision:

Having carefully considered all the written and oral representations, Members are satisfied on the evidence before them that there is no risk to Public Safety.

Whilst Members had regard to the seriousness of the offence and that within the Policy, Members noted there were no previous concerns and by keeping her licence, this will allow her to make reparations to the public purse.