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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 14th April 2026 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 S. Powderhill and W. Rees.
In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.
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 14th April 2026 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 14th April 2026 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.
The Service Director 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 23rd March 2026 to 21st June 2026 together with ancillary matters arising from the responsibilities charged to the Committee. Members were advised there has been a sharp increase of TEN’s submitted to the team during this quarter, from 64 to 114, and this is largely due to three Bank Holiday weekends, along with events taking place across the Borough. An analysis of the TEN's applications indicates, 47 for existing premises licences, 50 for permitted community events and 16 from Private Members Clubs. Additionally, 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 the current performance level for inspected premises is 91.69%, which is consistent with the previous period. Members were informed that Central Government confirmed that during the England and Scotland football matches, certain licensed premises could remain open later if they have an alcohol licence, and there are certain rules and stipulations in place for this to apply, all information has been shared on the RCTCBC website and through regular pubwatch meetings. Also, that this should reduce the amount of Temporary Event Notices we receive for the World Cup. It was reported that a pub premises in Tonyrefail has had a change of management, advice and guidance has been given on request. Members were advised that allegations have been received of a takeaway being open and trading after 23:00 without the appropriate licence, and officers will visit the premises when they are in the area. The Service Director for Public Protection reported that a pre application advice meeting has been held for a new takeaway in Porth, and the new owner of the business is planning to apply for a Premises Licence for Late Night Refreshment (no alcohol) until 01:00 on the weekends. Furthermore, that a nightclub premises in Porth has been subject to drug use allegations, an intelligence report has been submitted to South Wales Police. Members were informed that advice has been given to a club premises in Thomastown in relation to their beer garden, and the club are unable to use the beer garden without a TEN due to a mandatory condition placed on all Club Premises Certificates. It was reported that a snooker club in the Aberaman area has received advice as the owner of the business has passed away, and a Vary DPS and Transfer application were received in the permitted timeframe allowing the premises to remain open. Members were advised that a premises in Taffs Well has enquired about re-instating music on their current Premises Licence, and this premises had their deregulated music right removed by Committee decision some years ago. Also, that advice has been given to the new management that a pre application advice meeting is strongly recommended with the Responsible Authorities. Furthermore, that they have also been made aware that it is likely to require a Committee decision. Members were advised that a restaurant in Pontypridd has placed tables and chairs outside their premises, and the Licensing Officers were informed by the Highways team and a letter has been sent to the premises advising them they cannot use this area for the consumption of alcohol due to not having an Off Sales authorisation. In addition, there are also concerns for Public Safety as the tables and chairs are situated on a highway. It was reported that a pop up premises in Llanharry was brought to our attention via a complaint regarding underage or proxy sales and a lack of doorstaff, and suitable advice was given to the complainant and the organiser of the event who had submitted a TEN. Moreover, a pub premises in Pontypridd has had a change of management, however when advice was requested it transpired the new manager was unable to become the DPS due to him not having a Personal Licence. Also, suitable advice has been given and the original DPS has remained in position until the situation has been resolved. Members learned that a Village Hall in the Taffs Well area have come to the team for advice regarding applying for a Premises Licence to cover future events instead of using TEN’s, and full advice has been given. Members were informed that an allegation about a pub premises in Pontypridd town centre was received, stating they refused to give tap water to a customer, and it is a mandatory condition that free potable water must be given to customers of a licensed premises. Also, after investigating the complaint, Officers found that this was during the recent water issue in the RCT area and the pub was offering free bottled water instead, and the allegations were unfounded. Members were updated on a pre application advice meeting has been held for a premises in Pontypridd town centre, they are currently situated in a premises earmarked for another business so are looking to relocate, and advice has been given and an application is expected in the coming months. 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. 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.
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.
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