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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 3rd December 2024 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
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.
Apologies for absences were received from County Borough Councillor D. Evans and J. Turner.
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, “I visit some of the establishments listed in the report”.
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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 3rd December 2024 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 3rd December 2024 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
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 18th November 2024 to 2nd February 2025 together with ancillary matters arising from the responsibilities charged to the Committee. Members were advised that the overall number of applications have reduced from 170 during the last reporting period to 122, as January is typically a quieter time therefore this can be expected. It was report that the amount of TENs applications processed remains steady as the Christmas & New Year period is a time when TENs are utilised in the community to permit events ranging from Christmas parties, shows, choirs, food & drink festivals and even serving alcohol in a hairdressers. Also, that licensed premises meanwhile typically submit TENs to increase their trading hours and/or their licensable activities. Furthermore, that the only increase in applications from the last period is for minor variations of licence, which rose from 1 to 5. An analysis of the TEN's applications indicates, 38 for existing premises licences, 22 for permitted community events and 21 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 and no reviews to report during this period. However, an Appeal has been withdrawn on the instruction of the Appellant namely Mr. Rafiq of 34-38 Commercial Street, Mountain Ash. 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 90.93%. Members were advised of a query from a large pub chain to relax their conditions during this period due to potential inclement weather, whereby Public Safety is at the forefront of our decisions, and it was agreed with South Wales Police to refuse the request. It was reported that a noise complaint was received against a club in Abercwmboi and alleged it was open for trade beyond their licensed conditions. Also, that officers investigated, and CCTV clearly showed the premises was not open at the alleged time. The Head of Service for Public Protection and Regulatory Services reported that a store in Upper Boat, Treforest has submitted a new premises licence application to replace the current premises licence, and the new extended store intends to include a café and garden centre. Furthermore, that 5 premises throughout RCT have surrendered their licence during this reporting period. Members were informed that an allegation of a takeaway opening after 11pm in the absence of a licence, and the owner has been written to, also an application pack sent, however no response yet. Also, that a visit will be conducted after 11pm to check compliance. Members were advised that officers received allegations of an unlicensed food shop in Treforest selling alcohol or counterfeit alcohol – investigated and not found to be true. However, it is suspected the non-alcoholic Guinness for sale on the premises may have confused the complainant. Members learned that advice was provided to a sports hall regarding TEN’s (or lack of a TEN!!) before Christmas, and the organiser had not submitted a TEN for a licensable activity, and therefore had to change their event considerably. It was reported that a store in Porth was inspected and numerous contraventions were noted. Also, that these include the two staff members not having the personal licence qualification, and six shelves with drug related paraphernalia were displayed in breach of a specific condition regarding same. Moreover, that all items were removed from the shelves whilst the officer was in the shop.
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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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