To consider an application for a variation of a Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permit in respect of two premises which are The Green Ginger, Winter Gardens, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay and The London Inn, 15-16 The Strand, Torquay.

Members considered a report on an application for a Variation to a Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permit for two premises, namely the Green Ginger, Winter Gardens, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay and The London Inn, 15-16 The Strand, Torquay.

Written Representations received from:

Oral Representations received from:

Decision:

That the application for a Variation of a Licensed Premises Gaming Machine Permit for two premises, namely the Green Ginger, Winter Gardens, Fleet Walk Shopping Centre, Torquay and the London Inn, 15-16 The Strand, Torquay be granted as applied for.

Reason for Decision:

Having carefully considered the application and the written Representation by the Torbay Safeguarding Children Board, Members resolved to grant the licence having being reassured by the Applicant’s oral Representation and the Licensing Authority’s high confidence in the management of both the Green Ginger, The London Inn and JD Wetherspoon as a company.  In addition, confirmation was given of compliance with the Code of Practice, following Officers visits and meetings with the management.