Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Pickering be appointed as Chair for the meeting.

There were no apologies for absence.

Members are asked to declare any interests they may have in the business to be discussed.

Members were asked to declare any interests they may have in the business on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest made.

The minutes of the meeting held 18 August 2020 are attached and Members will be asked to confirm them as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 18 August 2020 be confirmed as a correct record.

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submits a report on an application for a new premises licence fir IPL Convenience Store, 103 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 3TB.

Report attached. A copy of the associated documentation is attached for Members only. Further copies are available on the Council’s website at www.cabinet.leicester.gov.uk.

(Wards Affected: North Evington)

The Director of Neighbourhood and Environmental Services submitted a report on an application for a new premises licence for IPL Convenience Store, 103 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 3TB.

Members noted that a representation had been received, which necessitated the application had to be considered by the Sub-Committee.

The applicant Mr Haja Harbham Modhwadia was present as was his representative Mr Anil Bhawsar (Licensing Agent). The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) and the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee were also present. It was noted the person who had made representation against the application was not present.

Introductions were made and the procedure for the meeting was outlined to those present.

The Licensing Team Manager (Policy and Applications) presented the report and outlined details of the application. It was noted that a representation had been received from a local resident on 21^st July 2020 relating to the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance. The local resident was concerned that another off-licence would add to the problem of people drinking in front of the shops in the area and unsociable activities. In addition, the resident indicated that the owner of the premises intended to allow people to drink in the rear of the premises.

The applicant and his licensing agent were then given the opportunity to respond to the points raised and answered questions from the Sub-Committee Members. The applicant ‘s licensing agent confirmed that the applicant was happy to install CCTV in the storeroom at the premises.

All parties were then given the opportunity to sum up their positions and make any final comments.

The Sub-Committee received legal advice from the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee in the presence of all those present and were advised of the options available to them in making a decision. The Sub-Committee were also advised of the relevant policy and statutory guidance that needed to be taken into account when making their decision.

In reaching their decision the Sub-Committee felt they should deliberate in private on the basis that this was in the public interest and as such outweighed the public interest of their deliberation taking place with the parties represented being present, in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulations 2005.

The Chair announced that the decisions and reasons would be publicly announced and confirmed in writing within five working days. The Chair informed the meeting that the Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee would be called to give advice on the wording of the decision.

The Char then asked that all but the Members of the Sub-Committee and Democratic Support Officers to disconnect from the meeting. The Sub-Committee then deliberated in private to consider their decision.

The Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee was called back to the meeting to give advice on the wording of the decision.

RESOLVED:

That the application for a new premises licence for IPL Convenience Store, 103 Uppingham Road, Leicester, LE5 3TB be GRANTED.

It was noted that the hearing of the application was held  ...  view the full minutes text for item 23.

There being no other items of urgent business, the meeting closed at 10.42am.