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There were no declarations of interest.

An application for a Premises Licence in respect of Diamond, 2 Skinner Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 4LD was considered following representations received from West Midlands Police, the Licensing Authority, Public Health and Environmental Health.

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 Sub-Committee’s statutory duty was to consider the application and any representations, and to take such steps as contained in the Licensing Act 2003 as it considered appropriate for the promotion of the Licensing Objectives.

Debra Craner, Section Leader Licensing and Compliance provided an outline of the application. Ms Edith Lake, Agent representing the Applicant, Diamond Club Ltd, confirmed that the summary was accurate.

The Chair invited the Applicant to present the application. Ms Edith Lake did so as per Appendix 1 of the report. She stated the following:

1. Her client had held a number of Temporary Event Notices at the Premises.
2. The previous Premises Licence Holder would have no involvement with the premises whatsoever.
3. All members of staff would receive appropriate training.
4. Her client was dedicated to the business and had signed a 14-year lease on the property.
5. Her client had successfully mediated with the Licensing Authority, West Midlands Police and Environmental Health.

The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question Ms Lake and her client in relation to her submission. Ms Lake and Mr Valintin Gavrila, proposed Designated Premises Supervisor, responded to questions asked. Mr Gavrila stated that the previous Premises Licence Holder had no involvement with the premises at all but still received regular payments for the property lease.

The Chair invited the Licensing Authority to make representations. Greg Bickerdike, Licensing Manager, did so as per Appendix 4 of the report. He stated that he had mediated with the Applicant and agreed a number of conditions, but since hearing their submission he was concerned that the previous Licence Holder was benefitting financially from the premises whilst being wanted by the police

The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question the Licensing Authority in relation to its submission. Greg Bickerdike responded to questions asked.

The Chair invited West Midlands Police (WMP) to make representations. Kayley Nixon did so as per Appendix 7 of the report. She stated that WMP had initial concerns regarding the application but had successfully mediated with the Applicant and agreed conditions.

The Chair afforded all parties present the opportunity to question West Midlands Police in relation to its submission. Sgt Steph Reynolds responded to questions asked and confirmed that the previous Premises Licence Holder was not wanted by the police.

The Chair invited Environmental Health to make representations. Sarah Gee, Senior Officer - Food and Health and Safety, did so as per Appendix 5 of the report. She stated that Environmental Health had initial concerns regarding the application but had successfully mediated with the Applicant.

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