Agenda and minutes

No apologies for absence were received as all Members were present. 

Members are reminded of their personal responsibility to declare any personal and prejudicial interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government and Finance Act 1992 relating to Council Tax, the Local Government Act 2000, the Council’s Constitution and the Members Code of Conduct

Note:

(a)  Members are reminded that they must identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest and

(b)  Where Members withdraw from a Meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must notify the Chair when they leave

No Declarations of Interest were made. 

To consider report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Jo Baber led the Committee in detail through the report. It was noted that additional information had been submitted by the Applicant since the report was published, and this information had been circulated to Members.  

PC Steven Moseley then provided further information regarding the application and noted that there had been discussions with the Applicant. 

Questions were then raised by Members regarding the security of alcohol, and the Applicant's Representative noted that alcohol would be well supervised and stored away from the door, with certain items being stored behind the counter.  

All parties then left the Meeting.  

After consideration by the Committee, it was  

Resolved that: 

The application for a New Premises Licence – 104 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 8AP be granted subject to such conditions as are consistent with the operating schedule accompanying the application, modified to such an extent as the authority considers appropriate for the promotion of the licensing objectives, and the mandatory conditions specified in the Licensing Act 2003. 

The Chair advised that there was no other business deemed urgent. 

Resolved that:

The public be excluded from the Meeting on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph/s 12, 13 under Part 4 of Schedule 12A Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

To consider report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence (DOL) 

Resolved that: 

The Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Driver Licence in respect of (DOL) that nothing be done but issue a formal warning. 

To consider report of the Deputy Chief Executive

Hackney Carriage Driver Licence (PTC) 

Resolved that: 

The Hackney Carriage Driver Licence in respect of (PTC) be revoked.