Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

There were no declarations of interest.

A Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee meeting to consider an application for a time limited Premises Licence in respect of Bantock Park, Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9LQ was adjourned following advice from David Abel, Senior Solicitor.

The Chair welcomed all parties to the hearing and invited all those present to introduce themselves. All parties did so. He outlined the procedure to be followed and all parties confirmed that they understood the procedure.

The Senior Solicitor noted that submissions made regarding safety plans to the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and Statutory Licensing Sub-Committee had been different.

He advised the Sub-Committee that it may be wise to adjourn considering this, to give Responsible Authorities time to raise additional objections to this new information. He noted that any conditions applied would be legally binding, and thus there should be an opportunity for Responsible Authorities to object or comment.

Mr Rob Edge, Agent representing the Applicant, advised that he was happy to work with the Safety Advisory Group to amend the discrepancy. He noted that the consultation period was over and that it would be remiss to give Responsible Authorities the opportunity to object at this stage.

Councillor Page, Councillor Russell, Councillor Kaur, the Senior Solicitor and Democratic Services Assistant withdrew from the meeting to enable the Sub-Committee to determine the matter.

The Sub-Committee adjourned at 10.12 hours.

The Hearing reconvened at 10.25 hours.

Councillor Page, Councillor Russell, Councillor Kaur, the Senior Solicitor and Democratic Services Assistant re-joined the meeting.

The Chair advised all parties of the decision of the Sub-Committee, which was read out by the Senior Solicitor.

Resolved:

1.       That the Licensing Sub-Committee be adjourned until 19 July 2022 at 10.00 hours.