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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 7th May 2025 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.
An apology for absence was received from County Borough Councillor J. Turner.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.
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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 7th May 2025 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 7th May 2025 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 14th April 2025 to 22nd June 2025together with ancillary matters arising from the responsibilities charged to the Committee. Members were advised that there has been an increase from 131 applications received to 207, and part of the reason for this is the increase in Personal Licence applications, which has more than doubled this period from 14 to 30. Also, that the increase you will note in Premises Licence applications is largely due to five Time Limited Premises Licence applied for, this is to provide events across RCT. Furthermore, that a temporary Event Notices have also increased as they often do this time of year with small spring/summer events across the Borough, and recently premises requesting additional hours for the British Lions coverage. An analysis of the TEN's applications indicates, 64 for existing premises licences, 40 for permitted community events and 14 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 90.91%. It was reported that a premises licence in Treforest has been surrendered, after only being Granted a Premises Licence in 2024; this take away premises was fairly new to the area and didn’t open its doors to trade. Members were advised that joint visits have been conducted with South Wales Police and Trading Standards Officers to a pub premises in Llantwit Fardre following numerous complaints, these are now suspected to be false claims. Also, that CCTV has been viewed, with no evidence of truth to the allegations made. The Head of Service for Public Protection and Regulatory Services reported that following complaints from residents living in the vicinity of a private members club in the Coed Ely area a joint meeting was held along with South Wales Police colleagues. Also, that the complaint consisted of noise from the beer garden, that the premises had a bouncy castle creating more noise, music outside which appeared to be related to the burger van sited there, lots of rubbish/waste bags left outside, parking related issues and fighting occurring regularly. In addition, that all matters were addressed, and to date no further complaints have been received by Licensing. Members were informed that allegations have been received of unlicensed events being advertised by a private members club in Thomastown, the club has received advice from Licensing Officers and have indicated that they may apply for a Premises Licence to prevent this from happening again. Moreover, that no further complaints have been received following the advice. Members were pleased to hear that a few of our public houses have or are in the process of reopening after being closed for several months, namely, the Rhoswenallt Inn, Brynffynon Hotel and Bridgend Inn. In addition, that both the Rhoswenallt and Brynffynon had continued to pay their annual fee and maintain their licence whilst closed but the new owners of the Bridgend Inn bought the premises without realising that the Premises Licence had been surrendered. Moreover, that following advice from Officers, TEN’s were quickly submitted to enable the premises to trade until a new Premises Licence could be granted. It was reported that a pub premises in the Aberaman area has received several complaints following the opening of its beer garden, and the complaints are in relation to noise, bad language from patrons and music. Also, that Licensing Officers are working with both the local resident and the management of the pub to mediate this situation. Members were advised that a music noise complaint has been received relating to a premises in Mountain Ash town centre, it is alleged that windows and doors have been left open while entertainment takes place and as such this is causing a disturbance to residents. Also, that Licensing Officers are investigating this further and offering advice to the premises. Furthermore, that the George in Mountain Ash has requested to change its name back to the Cresselly Arms. Members were informed that several Time Limited Premises Licence applications have been received to facilitate one off outdoor events through the Summer, such as Penygraig Jessfest and Menter Iaith in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park. It was reported that Pub watch meetings are attended monthly by licensees, RCT Licensing and South Wales Police Licensing in areas such as Porth, Mid Rhondda and Upper Rhondda, Pontypridd, Mountain Ash and Aberdare. In terms of the recovery of annual fees, Members were advised that payments are incoming and standard for this period, and those outstanding are being chased and officers are in contact. Also, that the income is positive, showing a high level of conforming. 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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