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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 8th July 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.
Apologies for absences were received from County Borough Councillors G. Warren and W. Hughes.
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 8th July 2025 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 8th July 2025 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
The Service Director of Public Protection provided the Committee with the report on relevant issues with regard to the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 for the 23rd June 2025 to 28th September 2025 together with ancillary matters arising from the responsibilities charged to the Committee. Members were advised that there the number of applications being received by the Licensing team has risen again, making for a very busy period over this past few months. Also, that the increase in the amount of TEN’s submitted has been largely seasonal, with premises wanting to make more of the nice weather, and an increase in outdoor events across the borough. Furthermore, that a number of premises have utilised Temporary Event Notices during the consultation period for a Grant of a premises licence application or a Variation of a premises licence application, to ensure a smooth period of trade. An analysis of the TEN's applications indicates, 66 for existing premises licences, 67 for permitted community events and 24 from Private Members Clubs. 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 91.94%, It was reported that a pub in the Llanharan area is to temporarily become a shop while the sale of the property is progressing, and the owner has been given advice in relation to this and a Minor Variation application is expected. Members were advised that Licensing Officers are looking into allegations of music noise from a pub premises in the Llanharan area, and further information will be within the next report when the investigation has developed further. The Service Director of Public Protection reported that a recent Temporary Event Notice in Taffs Well has caused a number of local residents to come forward and complain about the noise levels, and discussions are ongoing between licensing officers and Environmental Health. Members were informed that a takeaway premises in Pontypridd town centre has been written to following a complaint from a local hotel business, and the premises has remained open past its licensed hours and advice has been given to the management. Also, that further breaches of the licence could result in legal action being taken. Furthermore, that allegations about a “stop-on” in a licensed premises in Pontypridd town centre have been made by another licensed premises nearby and officers are conducting an investigation. It was reported that following the formation of a new Committee at a private members club in Llanharry, Officers from South Wales Police and Local Authority licensing teams were invited to attend an advice meeting with the Club Secretary and Steward. Also, that the advice and guidance given was well received and the new Committee seemed confident to take the club forward. Members were advised that a pub premises in Aberaman has been subject to a number of noise complaints, which has resulted in an investigation and advice being offered to the management by both licensing officers, South Wales Police and environmental health. Members were informed that allegations have been received of non-members being able to purchase alcohol at a private members club in Mountain Ash, and the complainant also states that alcohol is being sold at pitch side during matches. Also, it has been decided that all rugby clubs should be given advice regarding this, and a letter will be sent out now the new season has started. The Service Director of Public Protection reported that a licensed premises in Aberdare was reported by another business in the area for selling alcohol to a male who was drunk and vomited within their premises. Furthermore, that Licensing Officers made the relevant enquiries, and the person was not known to the DPS of the premises, although they believed him to be unwell rather than intoxicated. Members learned that a number of complaints have been received in relation to noise nuisance, anti-social behaviour and underage sales allegations about a pub premises in the Mountain Ash area, and a multi-agency approach is being applied to investigate these allegations. It was reported that pre application advice has been given to a club premises in Penygraig who wish to utilise their field for the sale of alcohol on match days and for events. Also, that this club premises have submitted Temporary Event Notices for a number of years and are confident they can manage the sale of alcohol while promoting the Licensing Objectives, and an application has been submitted and is currently under consultation. Furthermore, two complaints have been received in relation to loud patron noise from a private members club in Penywaun, and it is reported that whenever there is an event or function at the club, the patron noise can be problematic. Also, initial advice has been given to the club and the investigation will continue. Members were informed that a concern has been raised in relation to alcohol being stored in a takeaway premises in Tonyrefail, and the concern was brought to our attention by a Trading Standards colleague and a visit from a Licensing Officer will be made. In addition, allegations were received regarding underage sales of alcohol from a private members club in the Rhondda area and full advice has been given by South Wales Police and Trading Standards Officers in relation to this activity. It was reported that a noise complaint was received relating to a licensed premises in Clydach and the Premises Licence Holder has been in touch with Officers and given an explanation for the noise. Also, that the resident making the allegation has been sent diary sheets to enable them to report the matter if required. In terms of the recovery of annual fees, Members were advised that the income is positive, showing a high level of conformance. 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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