Agenda and minutes

The Democratic Services Officer drew attention to the Emergency Evacuation Procedure.

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At this point in the meeting declarations of interest are received from Members in any of the agenda items under consideration at the meeting.

(a) The agenda item number in which they have an interest to declare.

(b) The nature of their interest.

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Any Member who needs to clarify any matters relating to the declaration of interests is recommended to seek advice from the Council’s Monitoring Officer or a member of his staff before the meeting to expedite dealing with the item during the meeting.

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The Sub-Committee RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the meeting held on 13^th June 2024.

The Chair referenced the procedure that would be followed during the course of the meeting.

Those that were present confirmed that they had received and understood the licensing procedure.

The Public Protection Officer (Licensing) introduced the report to the Sub- Committee. He explained that the application proposes the following licensable activities:

The sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises 09:00 to 22:00 every day.

He informed the Sub-Committee that the application also proposes the following opening times: 09:00 to 22:00 every day.

He stated that following consultation with the police, a number of measures have been offered by the applicant to promote the licensing objectives and that these were contained within the report.

He said that all interested parties were made aware of the proposed measures which replace those offered by the applicant in the original application.

Councillor Toby Simon stated that he did not feel that the wording in relation to the types of glasses used on the premises was drafted well enough and said that if the Sub-Committee were minded to grant the application he would provide them with a form of words.

Chris Clinton and Joe Suckling addressed the Sub-Committee and informed them that they were both a director of the business, Mjolk Float, that operate the mobile café in the area outside of Fly Fitness.

Chris Clinton explained that this business was a spin-off from his city centre café Mjolk and that the sale of alcohol would be an additional offer for tourists and locals to enjoy in a relaxing atmosphere. He said that they have no intention of operating late into the evening regularly.

Joe Suckling said that the premises had operated under similar conditions to those being applied for during a May Bank Holiday under a Temporary Event Notice. He added that alcohol sales were quite low, the atmosphere was good and that no issues of concern had been raised.

Chris Clinton stated that having the option to sell alcohol and stay open later would give them the opportunity to host private events, such as wine tasting, accompanied by Swedish style food. He added that they seek to run a family friendly premises and that staff were well aware of how to handle certain types of customers.

The Chair asked if they would be willing to have signage in place at the premises that asks customers to be quiet when leaving the premises.

Chris Clinton replied they would put in place such notices.

Ann Crooke, an objector to the application, said that she was concerned that Bilbury Lane would be turned into a dumping ground and asked where would the tables and chairs be stored when not in use.

Chris Clinton replied that they are stored in Bilbury Lane, but stressed that every attempt is made to keep the area as clear as possible. He added that their bins could be moved closer to Fly Fitness if that would help and stated they use seagull proof bags when disposing their rubbish.

Ann Crooke addressed the Sub-Committee and explained that Bath Street was a quiet place during the evening and not generally part of the tourist area. She queried who would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 16.