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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 20th January 2026 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
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.
Apologies for absences were received from County Borough Councillors G. Stacey and G. Holmes.
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 20th January 2026 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 20th January 2026 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 5th January 2026 to 22nd March 2026 together with ancillary matters arising from the responsibilities charged to the Committee. Members were advised that the Brigadoon Hotel, Cynon Linc and Case Café Lounge Miskin Manor have all utilised TENs as a way of trading while waiting for the outcome of their Premises Licence applications. Also, that the total number of applications received by the Licensing Team has dropped significantly from 221 in the last period to 126 for this period, which is largely due to fewer TEN’s being submitted after Christmas and New Year. An analysis of the TEN's applications indicates, 15 for existing premises licences, 27 for permitted community events and 21 from Private Members Clubs. Also, that the remaining TEN was received blank and despite contact from Officers, the submitter did not respond. Members were referred to section 4.3 of the report, where the premises inspections and infringements were outlined. It was reported that thecurrent performance level for inspected premises is 91.69%, which is consistent with the previous period. It was reported that a pub premises in Pentre has been visited and advice has been given following a 15th birthday party taking place on a Friday night, and suitable advice has been shared with the DPS in relation to underage sales and parties on premises where alcohol is being sold. Members were informed that a pub in Llwynypia was recently the subject of some social media attention in relation to it’s closure, and through working with the owners of the pub, the new tenants and the previous tenants a suitable agreement was found and the pub has been permitted to reopen under new management. Members learned that information was received via Child Protection Officers that a party had occurred at a Club premises in Ferndale which had raised some concerns, and Licensing Officers visited the premises and met with the Club Secretary to discuss the party and offered advice and guidance in relation to parties of this nature. Also, that the Club has since invested in a new CCTV system and will not be holding underage parties in the future. It was reported that a pub premises in Mountain Ash has been brought to the attention of Officers for several reasons, and complaints have been made in relation to music noise, stop ons and allegations of serving underage. Also, that visits by Licensing Officers, Police Licensing Officer and Trading Standards Officers have been conducted and from viewing the CCTV footage it was clear that the premises stayed open past it’s terminal hour however there was no sign of sales of alcohol (and therefore the licensable activity) being made. Furthermore, that this premises remains under investigation. Members were informed that South Wales Police have recently liaised with the team in relation to a pub premises in Aberdare town centre, and Officers had reason to visit this premises as they had received intelligence in relation to drug use and knife crime. Also, that Police Officers have offered advice to the Premises Licence Holder and DPS with measures suggested to mitigate the risk of this happening, and this premises will be monitored carefully in the future. Members were advised that an Off Licence/Convenience store in Mountain Ash was alleged to have sold alcohol before their permitted times on a Sunday morning, and Officers visited the premises to view the CCTV and found that a sale of 8 cans of cider had been made 15 minutes prior to their licence times. Moreover, that suitable advice was given and a letter was sent to the Premises Licence Holder. The Service Director for Public Protection reported that a concerned member of the public contacted the licensing team to allege stop ons at a pub in Aberaman, and information was shared with South Wales Police and a visit was conducted to view CCTV and speak with the Premises Licence Holder and DPS. Also, that the CCTV showed a clear breach of Premises Licence with the sale of alcohol taking place into the early hours, and the DPS owned up to this and said it was a one off, the CCTV was searched other dates and this appeared to be true. In addition, that the premises has received a strongly worded letter of advice, this letter will remain on file and the premises will be monitored. Members learned that a community centre in Llanharan is intending to show films from their premises for free to children during October half term, and from researching the Licensing Act 2003, Officers were able to find a deregulated right to permit this taking place at the community led premises. Members were advised that they may have seen recent social media attention following a video of a member of doorstaff punching a patron at a late night venue in Pontypridd, and South Wales Police and Local Authority Officers spoke to the Premises Licence Holder the day following the incident and he had already taken prompt and proper remedial action to the satisfaction of the Authorities. Also, that the SIA have also been informed of the actions of the male in question. Furthermore, that a community group in Llanharry have planned an outdoor pop up pub (with shelter) in a local park area, and the “premises” will be open from April 2nd to April 6th. Members were pleased to hear that from a Pontypridd town centre pub, a customer suffered a heart attack while in the pub and thanks to the quick thinking staff and their ability to conduct CPR until the paramedics arrived, the person survived. It was reported that a pub in Treforest has been subject to an allegation of serving alcohol to underage people, and a visit from both Licensing and Trading Standards Officers was conducted and Officers were pleased to see the systems put in place by the DPS. Also, that advice was offered in relation to ID checks and use of refusals register, there have been no further complaints. In terms of the recovery of annual fees, Members were advised that those outstanding are being chased, and officers are in contact. 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 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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