Councillor A Seldon was elected as Chairman for the Regulatory Sub-Committee hearing.

To receive apologies for absence.

To receive any details of Members nominated to attend the meeting in place of a Member of the committee.

To receive any declarations of interest by Members in respect of items on the agenda.

To receive any announcements by the Chairman

To consider an application for the grant of a premises licence in respect of Zabka,16Eign Gate, Hereford, HR4 0AB.

Members of the Licensing Panel of the Council’s Regulatory Sub-Committee considered the above application, full details of which appeared before the Members in their agenda and the background papers.

Prior to making their decision the Members heard from Fred Spriggs, representing the Licensing Authority, , Jim Mooney, presenting West Mercia Police representation, Tim Bond , presenting the Trading Standards representation and Mr Neil Coulson  solicitor  on behalf of the applicant.

 There followed a discussion regarding the applicants relationship with the previous premises licence holder.

 Mr Coulson stated that the applicant had worked with the previous premises licence holder in local factories and had discussed the purchase of the business.  The applicant had no further knowledge of the previous applicant.

The applicant is currently in negotiations with the previous lease holder with a view to transferring the leasehold of the premises.

 The applicant has invested his own money in to the business and holds Level 2 Personal Licence.

Jim Mooney explained that he had met the applicant and his wife to discuss the possibility of a Premises licence. Mr Mooney confirmed that he did confirm with the applicant that subject to the relevant checks no objections, however, if any new information comes to light then he would reserve the right to offer objections.

 Fred Spriggs confirmed that the applicant’s solicitors will provide details of lease prior to the setting of any licence conditions.

Neil Coulson confirmed that the applicant has not seen the lease as yet.

 The Committee retired to consider the application.

Having carefully considered those matters brought before them, the Sub-Committee determined the application as follows, with a view to promoting the four licensing objectives, namely the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm, as set out in the guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003, and the Council’s Licensing Policy:

The Licensing Panel of the Council’s Regulatory Sub-Committee were mindful to approve the application subject to the following:

All conditions to be reserved until a copy of the lease for the premises’ has been seen and approved by the Licensing Authority.

After a period of six weeks from the date of the completion of the lease the Sub-Committee will deliberate on conditions

This concluded the meeting