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The licensing officer presented their report. Members had no questions for the licensing officer.

The applicant and their legal representative addressed the sub-committee.  Members had questions for the applicant and their legal representative.

The licensing officer as a responsible authority addressed the sub-committee.  Members had questions for the licensing officer.

The licensing sub-committee heard from the ward councillor.  Members had questions for the ward councillor

The licensing sub-committee heard from two local residents objecting to the application.  Members had questions for the local residents.

All parties were given five minutes for summing up.

The meeting adjourned at 11.31am for the members to consider their decision.

The meeting resumed at 11.58am and the legal officer advised all parties of the sub-committee’s decision.

RESOLVED:

That this matter be adjourned, part-heard, to 10.00 am on 4 October 2018.

Directions

The licensing sub-committee make the following directions:

i.  That the applicant shall arrange at least one public meeting at the premises to allow local residents to air any grievances they may have and in an attempt to conciliate this variation application.  The meeting will be advertised on social media and the licensing authority will be invited to attend this meeting.

ii.  That only parties who have already submitted representations will be permitted to submit additional evidence which must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the licensing sub-committee of 4 October 2018.

iii.  That the licensing sub-committee will consider further representations in respect of additional evidence submitted and details of the public meeting(s) referred to in paragraph 2(i) of this notice at the meeting on 4 October 2018.