Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

The Chair advised all present that Councillor Jane Stevenson was held up in traffic and therefore the Hearing would be adjourned for a short while to allow her more time.

The Sub-Committee adjourned at 10.05 hours.

The Hearing reconvened at 10.15 hours.

The Chair confirmed that Councillor Stevenson had no declarations of interest.

An application for a Premises Licence in respect of The Hangar, Pountney Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 4HX was considered following representations received from West Midlands Fire Service, Licensing Authority, West Midlands Police and Other Persons.

The Chair led round-table introductions and outlined the procedure to be followed. All parties confirmed that they understood the procedure.

The Chair informed all present that Mr Rob Edge, agent for the Applicant, Samuel Evans, was an ex-employee of the City of Wolverhampton Council but assured all parties present that this would not affect the decision of the Sub-Committee.

Mr Jonathan Lloyd, Senior Licensing Officer, provided an outline of the application. Mr Rob Edge, representing Mr Samuel Evans (applicant), confirmed that the summary provided was accurate.

The Chair invited the Applicant to present the application. Mr Rob Edge, Licence Leader Ltd, did so.

He explained that prior to the Hearing mediation had taken place with West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands Police, and the Licensing Authority to address any concerns raised by them.

He explained that his client, Samuel Evans, had invested significantly in the premises to ensure all health and safety issues were addressed and stated that Building Control were satisfied with the new proposed plans.

Mr Edge discussed the recent Temporary Event Notices held at the premises and advised the Sub-Committee that all issues identified had been addressed. These included parking provisions and the implementation of Parking Stewards.

The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question the Applicant in relation to its representation.

Mr Edge provided the following responses to questions asked:

• No complaints were received for the two events carried out under Temporary Event Notices,
• A risk assessment had been carried out to ensure there was sufficient time allowing patrons to vacate the premises,
• A separate risk assessment would be carried out for each event,
• Building Control and WMFS and been consulted regarding fire escapes,
• WMFS had limited the venue capacity to 600 persons and Building Control would confirm the final figure when plans were approved,
• WMP would be given a list of all forthcoming events including artists and demographic,
• Car parks would be leased from the nearby Banqueting Suite when available,
• No issues with noise had been raised and Environmental Health had not objected to the application,
• SIA Security would search patrons accordingly,
• Concerns raised by WMP regarding a Temporary Event Notice had been addressed,
• A full transport assessment had been carried out and the Applicant had consulted with Building Control and Planning.

The Chair invited West Midlands Police to make representations. Sgt Steph Reynolds did so. She confirmed that mediation had taken place with the Applicant prior to the Hearing and she was now  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.