Agenda item

It was moved by Councillor David Barker, seconded by Councillor Geoff Smith, that the Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003, as set out in the report of the Executive Director, Place now submitted, be approved.

Whereupon, it was moved by Councillor Robert Murphy, seconded by Councillor Brian Webster, as an amendment, that the Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003, as set out in the report of the Executive Director, Place now submitted, be approved with the addition, after the section within the Crime and Disorder Policy on “Use of Glassware” on page 15, of the following wording relating to “Retailing for Off-Sales”:-

 “Retailing for Off-Sales

The Licensing Authority is concerned about the negative impact on the licensing objectives created by irresponsible consumption of alcohol from retail alcohol sales.

The Licensing Authority may not approve applications for off sales in the following locations:

• Near to alcohol addiction recovery activities or buildings
• In areas where street drinking affects any of the licensing objectives

Where applications are granted the Licensing Authority will have due regard to imposing relevant conditions where appropriate.

These may include:

• Ban on the sale of high strength beers or ciders
• Minimum of two staff to be on duty at times the premises remain open for sale 
• No single cans or bottles of beer or cider will be sold
• Staff must obtain nationally recognised training on responsible alcohol retailing within 2 months of employment
• High strength beers or ciders will be for sale behind a counter accessed only by staff
• All alcoholic drinks will be clearly labelled or marked with the name of the premises”

On being put to the vote, the amendment was negatived.

The original Motion was then put to the vote and carried, as follows:-

RESOLVED: That the Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003, as set out in the report of the Executive Director, Place now submitted, be approved.