Agenda item

6.1

The Chief Licensing Officer submitted a report to consider an application, made under Section 34 of the Licensing Act 2003, for the variation of a premises licence in respect of the premises known as Horse and Jockey, 248-250 Wadsley Lane, Sheffield S6 4EF (Ref. No.69/21).

6.2

Present at the meeting were Alex Liddle (Operating Director, True North Brew Co) (Applicants), Jayne Gough (Licensing Strategy and Policy Officer), Marie-Claire Frankie (Legal Adviser to the Sub-Committee) and Jennie Skiba (Democratic Services).

6.3

Marie-Claire Frankie outlined the procedure which would be followed during the meeting.

6.4

Jayne Gough presented the report to the Sub-Committee and it was noted that representations had been received from five members of the public and were attached at Appendix “C” to the report.  Ms. Gough stated that the applicant had agreed a condition with the Environmental Protection Service which was detailed at Appendix “D” to the report.  Ms. Gough further stated that the objectors had been invited to attend the hearing but were not in attendance.

6.5

Alex Liddle stated that the proposals were to extend the bar on the ground floor to facilitate a glass wash area, instead of their being staff accommodation on the first floor it was intended to create a function, dining and food preparation space on the first floor, to change the car park and install two covered areas to seat approximately 20 people which would provide extra facilities on match days and he asked for the removal of the requirement for there to be a personal licence holder on the premises at all times.  He said that his company was well run and that managers were trained to a high standard.

6.6

In response to questions from Members of, and the Solicitor to, the Sub-Committee, Alex Liddle stated that there was no extension to the current licensing hours and the intention was to change the previous ambience of the pub to a family pub and he stated that they are responsible operators and apologised for any noise issues that had arisen when the premises was not being operated by them.  He said there were no plans for amplified music to be played in the function room, it was to be used for pre-booked dining.  He said that there would be a Duty Manager on the premises at all times and the premises would be locked up overnight.  Mr. Liddle said that if there were to be any events to be held in the car park, he would apply for a Temporary Event Notice.  He said that service would cease in the car park area at 10.30 p.m. and the area cleared by 11.00 p.m. and there would be appropriate signage to this effect.  He said that staff were booked onto a training course regarding Safeguarding with Julie Hague, the Council’s Safeguarding Officer.  With regard to traffic issues, Alex Liddle stated that the company would monitor customer parking and would address any highways issues should they arise.  He referred to the Noise Management Plan that had been submitted to the Environmental Protection Service.  Mr. Liddle stated that True North Brew Co. have other venues in and around the city where there wasn’t always a personal licence holder on the premises and whilst he did not have an issue with there being a Personal Licence holder on the premises at all times, and there would always be a Duty Manager on the premises, they may not have passed the Personal Licence course yet and didn’t want to fall foul of this condition.

6.7

Alex Liddle then gave a brief summary of his case.

6.8

Jayne Gough outlined the options available to the Sub-Committee.

6.9

RESOLVED: That the public and press and attendees involved in the application be excluded from the meeting before further discussion takes place on the grounds that, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, if those persons were present, there would be a disclosure to them of exempt information as described in paragraph 5 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended.

6.10

Marie-Claire Frankie reported orally, giving legal advice on various aspects of the application.

6.11

At this stage in the proceedings, the meeting was re-opened to the public and press and attendees.

6.12

RESOLVED: That, in the light of the information contained in the report now submitted and the representations now made and the responses to the questions raised, the Sub-Committee agrees to vary the premises licence in respect of premises known as Horse and Jockey, 248-250 Wadsley Lane, Sheffield S6 4EF (Ref No.69/21) in the terms requested subject to the two additional conditions as follows:-

(a)      a Duty Manager is to be on the premise at all times that it is open to the public; and

(b)      the premises must advertise at the premises and make available a managers contact number for all hours that the premises is open to the public.

(NOTE: The full reasons for the Sub-Committee’s decision will be included in the written Notice of Determination).