Resolved –

(1)      That having considered the evidence contained in the report of the

            Interim Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services            (Document ‘T’); all valid representations made by the parties to      the hearing; valid written representations received during the           statutory period; the published statement of licensing policy and             relevant statutory guidance, the Panel grants the variation         application as applied for subject to the following conditions:

(a)      That the premises licence holder shall ensure that the external areas around the perimeter of the premises are kept clear of litter     and refuse.

(b)      That prominent signs be displayed at all public exits to the        premises requesting patrons to be quiet on leaving and entering.

(c)      No licensable activities shall take place at the premises unless or        until a CCTV system (with satisfactory internal and external        coverage) of a standard acceptable to and to the written           satisfaction of West Yorkshire Police and the Licensing Authority       has been installed at the         premises.  The approved CCTV shall be         maintained in good working order and used at all times the          premises remain open to the public for licensable activities. Any             CCTV footage shall be kept for at least 28 days and be available to the Licensing Authority or a Responsible Authority on request.

(d)      That an appropriate proof of age policy, incorporating the           principles of the “Challenge 25” Campaign be implemented; incorporating measures to ensure that any patron wishing to   purchase alcohol who may reasonably appear to be under 25    years of age are asked to prove that they are at least 18 years old            by displaying evidence of their   identity and age in the form of a           valid UK passport, new style driving licence displaying their      photograph or PASS identification.

Reasons – It is considered necessary to ensure compliance with:

All four of the objectives of the Licensing Act.

ACTION: Interim Assistant Director Waste, Fleet & Transport Services

                                                                        (Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)