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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 February 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 A. Fox and A. O. Rogers.
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 J. Turner in respect of agenda item 4, “I declare a personal and prejudicial interest in relation to one of the TENs licenses that we’ve granted”.
Decision as recorded
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.
Decision as recorded
RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 8th February 2025 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 8th February 2025 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
The Director for Public Health, Protection and Community Services provided the Committee with the report on relevant issues with regard to the Licensing Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 for the 3rd February 2025 to 13th April 2025 together with ancillary matters arising from the responsibilities charged to the Committee. Member were advised there is an increase in premises licence applications, rising from 2 during the last period to 9 this period, 3 of which are time-limited licences, due to the summer period upcoming and people requesting larger events. Also, that there is a large increase in change of DPS and more transfers during this period. Furthermore, that TEN’s are at a normal level, with nothing exceptional to note. An analysis of the TEN's applications indicates, 34 for existing premises licences, 20 for permitted community events and 16 from Private Members Clubs. The Director for Public Health, Protection and Community Services reported that since the last Committee report, there had been no contested applications, no reviews and no Appeals to report 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%. Members were pleased to hear of the news from The Wyndham in Treherbert, over Christmas they raffled a Christmas Cake someone in the community had made and raised £160 which was donated to Ty Hafan. Also, that there are 7 staff of The Wyndham that have signed up to the Cardiff Half Marathon in aid of The Welsh Air Ambulance Service and so far to date they have raised £710. Members were advised that early in the new year whilst in the Red Cow Tonyrefail, a female customer approached bar staff and asked for Angela, she was immediately given assistance as she was uncomfortable with the person she was in the premises with and the licensee took her home in her car. It was reported that during a routine visit of an off-licence premises in the Rhondda, Police Licensing Officers identified that the premises had been extended to almost double its original size, and Licensing Officers from the Local Authority followed this up with an inspection visit and offered advice on a Full Variation application to ensure compliance. The Director for Public Health, Protection and Community Services reported that allegations have been received in relation to underage drinking at a nightclub type premises in the Rhondda area and Premises Licence Holder has been contacted and advice given regarding ID checks. Members learned that an off-licence premises in Ynyshir was prevented from selling alcohol as it was believed the DPS had been absent for some time. Also, that the premises was visited by both Licensing Authority and Police Licensing Officers, as it was believed that the DPS was not in day to day control of the sale of alcohol. Furthermore, that within 24 hours a Vary DPS application had been received and the premises could once again sell alcohol. Members were advised that a pub premises in Mountain Ash town centre is subject to allegations from a neighbouring business regarding ASB and drug use by patrons outside and doorcam footage viewed shows possible underage and use of the premises beyond its licensable hours. Also, that this complaint has also involved South Wales Police, Environmental Pollution and Fire Safety and enquiries are ongoing and an update will be shared in the next report. Members were informed of a complaint of underage drinking at an Aberdare restaurant has been subject to a joint investigation by Licensing and Trading Standards Officers. Also, that a number of licensing infringements were noted and a section19 notice was issued in relation to the lack of CCTV and trading Standards provided refusal logs and staff are to attend training. Moreover, that a follow up visit is planned with South Wales police in a few weeks. Members were informed that lots of advice and guidance has been given in this quarter including, someone wanting to have a wedding in their garden and enquiring about the legality of this. Also, that no sales of alcohol were due to take place (free) and everything would be finished by 23:00hrs so no licence was required. Furthermore, that a licensed premises in Church Village has had complaints of music noise, this has affected more than one resident in the locality and the pollution team are now dealing with this complaint. It was reported that an Off Licence premises in Pontypridd town centre has been prevented from selling alcohol as the premises had been sold without transferring the licence and Varying the DPS. In addition, that suitable advice was given, alcohol sales were stopped, and the correct paperwork was submitted allowing sales to resume. 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 Director for Public Health, Protection and Community 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.
Decision as recorded
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.
Councillors must say when they have a personal link to something being discussed, such as a job, a property or a family member. A prejudicial interest is one strong enough that the councillor usually leaves the room and takes no part.
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