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RESOLVED to note that when Members determine the licensing and registration matters before them, they have a duty not to act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights and the Crime and Disorder Act.
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 12th March 2024 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
RESOLVED to; i. Note all amendments to the draft licensing policy statement 2025-2030 and provide any comments by 21st July 2024. ii. Note consultation will take place with licensing practitioners during the dates of 10th June 2024 to 21st July 2024 regarding the development of the Licensing Policy Statement for the period 2025-2030; iii. Contribute to the consultation exercise by commenting on the Draft Licensing Policy Statement. iv. Agree the proposal of the Director of Public Health & Protection to report the outcome of the consultation to the Licensing Committee on 10th September 2024, together with any necessary changes to the Draft Licensing Policy Statement, prior to submission to the Executive.
RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 13 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Act.
RESOLVED – In accordance with the Members Code of Conduct, the following declaration of personal interests in a matter pertaining to the agenda was declared: - County Borough Councillor S. Bradwick in respect of agenda item 4, “Some of the Applicants are known to me”. County Borough Councillor A. Fox in respect of agenda item 4, “I am friends with the owner of establishment in Aberdare”. County Borough Councillor G. Hughes in respect of agenda item 4, “I am involved in RAFT which is referenced in the report”. County Borough Councillor G. Holmes in respect of agenda item 4, “I know the proprietor of the Bullring, Llantrisant”.
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RESOLVED to note that when Members determine the licensing and registration matters before them, they have a duty not to act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights and the Crime and Disorder Act.
It was RESOLVED to note that when Members determine the licensing and registration matters before them, they have a duty not to act in a manner that is incompatible with the convention on Human Rights and the Crime and Disorder Act.
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RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 12th March 2024 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 12th March 2024 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
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RESOLVED to; i. Note all amendments to the draft licensing policy statement 2025-2030 and provide any comments by 21st July 2024. ii. Note consultation will take place with licensing practitioners during the dates of 10th June 2024 to 21st July 2024 regarding the development of the Licensing Policy Statement for the period 2025-2030; iii. Contribute to the consultation exercise by commenting on the Draft Licensing Policy Statement. iv. Agree the proposal of the Director of Public Health & Protection to report the outcome of the consultation to the Licensing Committee on 10th September 2024, together with any necessary changes to the Draft Licensing Policy Statement, prior to submission to the Executive.
The Assistant Licensing Manager provided the Committee with the report which is to consider revisions proposed by the Director of Public Health, Protection & Community Services to the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy for the period 2025 – 2030. Members were advised that Section 5 of the Licensing Act 2003 places a requirement on each Licensing Authority to prepare and publish a Statement of Licensing Policy to outline how the authority will exercise its licensing functions under the Act in respect of licences for the sale of alcohol, provision of entertainment and provision of late-night refreshment, and that the Statement of Licensing Policy must be renewed every 5-year period. Members learned that the current Statement of Licensing Policy took effect 7th January 2020 for a period of 5 years, which reflected the statutory period that the policy could be in force without review. Furthermore, that following the consultation process it is recognised that following the publication of the original ‘Draft’ Statement of Policy 2025-2030, subsequent amendments may alter the original draft with consideration given to appropriate comments. Members were advised that that following review of the Licensing Act 2003 and the relevant Section 182 Guidance, there are no key changes that need to be made to the policy and that Changes to date relate to statistics that have changed since the current policy was introduced, whereby some of these will be provided during the consultation process. Also, that there are minor amendments, which are noted in the report for ease of reference. The Assistant Licensing Manager reported that this draft Policy will be open to comment between 10th June 2024 to 21st July 2024 from the responsible authorities, councillors, and the public, and following any comments, the Policy will be further revised to incorporate any necessary changes. Also, that the further revised document will be presented before Licensing Committee together with any changes that may have been considered necessary on 10th September 2024 Furthermore, that following approval of the licensing committee, the Draft Statement of Policy can then be commended for final approval & adoption by Full Council towards the end of the year, and this will allow the revised Policy Statement to take effect 7th January 2025, in accordance with statutory requirements. Following discussions, Members RESOLVED to; i. Note all amendments to the draft licensing policy statement 2025-2030 and provide any comments by 21st July 2024. ii. Note consultation will take place with licensing practitioners during the dates of 10th June 2024 to 21st July 2024 regarding the development of the Licensing Policy Statement for the period 2025-2030; iii. Contribute to the consultation exercise by commenting on the Draft Licensing Policy Statement. iv. Agree the proposal of the Director of Public Health & Protection to report the outcome of the consultation to the Licensing Committee on 10th September 2024, together with any necessary changes to the Draft Licensing Policy Statement, prior to submission to the Executive.
The Head of Service for Public Protection and Regulatory Services provided the Committee with the report on relevant issues with regard to the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 for the 26th February 2024 to 19th May 2024together with ancillary matters arising from the responsibilities charged to the Committee. Members were advised that a One TEN application for an event on a farm in Penycoedcae has taken a considerable amount of officer time, due to objections from the police and Environmental health, and much mediation work led to an agreement to amend some activities and times applied for. Also, that this hard work managed to alleviate the need for a sub-committee hearing. An analysis of the TEN's applications indicates, 49 for existing premises licences, 38 for permitted community events and 17 from Private Members Clubs. The Head of Service for Public Protection and Regulatory Services reported that since the last Committee report, there had been no contested applications, no reviews and no Appeals that have been determined during this period. Members were referred to section 4.3 of the report, where the premises inspections and infringements were outlined. It was reported that the current performance level for inspected premises which is at 89.98%. It was reported that an established pub in Aberdare has been newly refurbished and will be reopening in a few weeks. Also, that the new premises will be a cocktail and gin bar and has been transformed. Members were advised that a video has been circulated on social media showing a male being assaulted in Pontypridd town centre, and this video also shows a member of door staff making inappropriate comments. Furthermore, that an investigation by South Wales Police is ongoing and the Security Industry Authority are also looking into the behaviour of the member of door staff. The Head of Service for Public Protection and Regulatory Services reported that a Section 19 Closure notice was served on a restaurant in the Nantgarw area for non-compliant CCTV, and the Licensing Officers were able to lift the Closure Notice within two weeks as the management of the premises installed a new CCTV system which is now compliant. Members were pleased to hear that work has begun on a nightclub premises on the Broadway in Pontypridd, this premises has been closed since before the pandemic and it will be a positive for the town to see the building refurbished and back open. Members were informed that the Licensing Officers have seen an increase across the borough in relation to music noise or noise from beer gardens, as is typical of this time of year. It was reported that the Licensing Officers investigated a complaint relating to drug paraphernalia being sold in an off-licence premises and the premises was selling pipes, and grinders which is not illegal, but the manager removed from sale when he realised it was causing concern. Members were advised that several pre application advice meetings have been held during this last period, the main one of note being the Eisteddfod. Also, that the organisers of the Eisteddfod met with the Responsible Authorities to discuss the application for the event, this application has since been submitted and in conjunction with the ESAG meetings much consideration and advice has been given. Furthermore, that there are many events coming up in the next few months, and Licensing Officers have been involved in many discussions to ensure these are run safely and legally along with other members of the Event Safety Advisory Group. Also, that some events the team have been involved with are listed in the report for information. In terms of the recovery of annual fees, Members were advised that the payment of annual fees remains at an expected level for this time of the year and that several suspensions issued to premises for non-payment, resulted in the payments being made and the suspensions subsequently lifted. The Head of Service for Public Protection and Regulatory Services referred Members to section 5.1 of the report and provided them with an update in terms of the Gambling Act 2005. Furthermore, Members were provided a summary of existing permissions in relation to Trade profile Gambling.
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RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 13 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Act.
It was RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded from the meeting under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 13 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Act.
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