Agenda and minutes

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There were no declarations of interest.

An application for a Premises Licence in respect of Supernewz, 5 Market Way, Wolverhampton, WV14 0DR was considered following representations received from Public Health, Licensing Authority and West Midlands Police.

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

Ms Elizabeth Gregg, Senior Licensing Officer, provided an outline of the application and confirmed that the premises are situated within a Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ). She advised that since the report had been published, mediation had taken place between Mr Chris Nixon, Knight Training Ltd, representing Mr Surinder Mahey (applicant), West Midlands Police and Public Health.

The Senior Licensing Officer confirmed that during these discussions, West Midlands Police and the Applicant had agreed on additional Licence Conditions and therefore, West Midlands Police had formally withdrawn their representations.

Mr Chris Nixon and Mr Shaun Ward, Knight Training Ltd, representing Mr Surinder Mahey (applicant), confirmed that the summary provided was accurate.

The Chair invited the Applicant to present the application. Mr Shaun Ward, Knight Training Ltd, did so.

He explained that prior to the Hearing mediation had taken place with West Midlands Police, Public Health and the Licensing Authority. He stated that all concerns raised by the Responsible Authorities had been addressed and that his client was open to further discussions.

Mr Chris Nixon added that consultation had taken place with the Responsible Authorities before, during and after the application had been made.

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

Mr Chris Howell, Licensing Manager, questioned when pre-consultation had taken place between the Applicant and Licensing Authority, and following discussions, it was established that pre-consultation between the Applicant and Licensing Authority had not taken place.

Mr Nixon and Mr Ward provided the following responses to further questions asked:

• It was not essential to mention the CIZ within the application if the operating schedule demonstrated that the premises would not add to the cumulative impact already experienced;
• Robust training and support would be offered by Knight Training;
• CCTV was currently in operation at the premises;
• Incident security logs would be kept;
• There was currently no demand for alcohol at 0830 hours.
• These hours had been applied for to keep the licensing hours parallel to the opening hours.

The Chair invited the Licensing Authority to make representations. Mr Chris Howell, Licensing Manager, did so.

He confirmed that the premises was situated within a Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) and explained that there was a rebuttable presumption that applications within these areas would be refused.

He stated it was therefore essential that applicants detailed in full, within their operating schedule, how their application would have no negative impact on any of the Licensing Objectives and where appropriate, with supporting evidence, that the operation of the premises would not add to the cumulative impact already being experience.

The Licensing Manager advised that the application submitted, did not demonstrate this, and stated there was no  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.