Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Elaine Moreton, Licensing Authority.

There were no declarations of interest.

An application for a Premises Licence in respect of Super Stop, 25 Market Street, City Centre, Wolverhampton, WV1 3AE was considered following representations received from West Midlands Police, the Licensing Authority, Public Health and Other Persons.

The Chair detailed the procedure to be followed.  All parties confirmed that they understood the procedure.

Ms Joanne Till, Section Leader, Licensing, provided an outline of the application. This led to discussions regarding representations from Environmental Health. After clarification from the Democratic Services Officer, it was established that Environmental Health had indicated they were withdrawing. However, EH had also submitted proposed conditions which could be added to the premises licence in the event the variation application was granted.

Sarah Hardwick, Senior Solicitor, advised the Sub-Committee that the law did not permit EH to withdraw representations and still submit conditions to modify a licence. Following discussion, the LSC determined that on the evidence it was likely that the intention of EH was to propose modification, through conditions, to the licence and therefore not withdraw representations made.

The Chair invited the applicant to present the application. Mr Steve Hamblett, Solicitor representing the applicant Mr Tilak Raj, did so. He stated the hours applied for on the application form were incorrect and confirmed they should be as follows:

Opening Hours:

Sunday to Thursday – 10.00 – Midnight

Friday & Saturday – 10.00 – 02.00

Sale/Supply of Alcohol off the premises:

Sunday to Thursday – 10.00 – Midnight

Friday & Saturday – 10.00 – 02.00

Provision of Late Night Refreshment:

Sunday to Thursday – 23.00 – Midnight

Friday & Saturday – 23.00 – 02.00

Mr Hamblett then confirmed that in addition to the security measures stated on the initial application, the applicant also intended to put SIA trained door staff on the premises on Friday and Saturday from 23.00 to 02.00.

Mr Tilak Raj confirmed that the information presented was accurate.

The Chair questioned why the applicant had not applied for Regulated Entertainment despite their application stating they intended to play music on a small radio. Joanne Till, Section Leader, Licensing, explained the definition of Regulated Entertainment and that permission for the type of music to be played was not required.

The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question the applicant in relation to its representation. Mr Hamblett, Mr Raj and Mr Rohit Saharan, son of applicant, provided responses to questions asked.

During this time Ms Nikki Smith, Jacqueline Smith’s sister, posed a question to the applicant and Sarah Hardwick, Senior Solicitor, advised that as she had not submitted formal representations she was not permitted to speak during the hearing.

The Chair invited Other Persons to make representations.  Ms Jacqueline Smith, resident and business owner did so.

The Chair invited all parties present to question Ms Jacqueline Smith, in relation to her submission.  Ms Jacqueline Smith provided responses to questions asked.

The Chair invited West Midlands Police to make representations.  Acting Inspector Lee Davies, made representations.

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