(Members Code of Conduct – Part 4A of the Constitution)

To receive disclosures of interests from members and co-opted members on matters to be considered at the meeting. The disclosure must include the nature of the interest.

An interest must also be disclosed in the meeting when it becomes apparent to the member during the meeting.

Notes:

(1)       Members must consider their interests, and act according to the following:

(2)       Disclosable pecuniary interests relate to the Member concerned or their spouse/partner.

(3)       Members in arrears of Council Tax by more than two months must not vote in decisions on, or which might affect, budget calculations, and must disclose at the meeting that this restriction applies to them.  A failure to comply with these requirements is a criminal offence under section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. 

(4)       Officers must disclose interests in accordance with Council Standing Order 44.

(Access to Information Procedure Rules – Part 3B of the Constitution)

Reports and background papers for agenda items may be inspected by contacting the person shown after each agenda item.  Certain reports and background papers may be restricted. 

Any request to remove the restriction on a report or background paper should be made to the relevant Strategic Director or Assistant Director whose name is shown on the front page of the report. 

If that request is refused, there is a right of appeal to this meeting. 

Please contact the officer shown below in advance of the meeting if you wish to appeal. 

(Jane Lythgow - 01274 432270)

There were no appeals submitted by the public to review decisions to restrict documents. 

The Assistant Director Waste, Fleet and Transport Services will present a report (Document “J”) which outlines an application for variation to extend permitted hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises at Bolton Road Convenience Store, Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road, Bradford BD2 4ST.

Recommended –

Members are invited to consider the information and documents referred to in this report and, after hearing interested parties, determine the related application.

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE AT BOLTON ROAD CONVENIENCE STORE, UNIT 4, 1107 BOLTON ROAD, BRADFORD, BD2 4ST

Commenced: 1130

Adjourned:     1140

Reconvened: 1145

Concluded:     1150

Parties to the Hearing:

Members of the Panel:

Councillors Slater (Chair), Nazam & Winnard

Applicant:

Mr T Iqbal

Representations:

The Assistant Director Waste, Fleet and Transport Services presented a report (Document “J”) which outlined an application for variation to extend a premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises at Bolton Road Convenience Store, Unit 4, 1107 Bolton Road, Bradford BD2 4ST.

The report revealed that a representation had been received from Environmental Health raising concerns about potential noise disturbance.  Members were advised that the representation had been withdrawn.

Members were also advised that the application had been scheduled for consideration at previous meetings and the applicant had requested that consideration be deferred to allow him to obtain legal representation at those times.

The applicant addressed the meeting and confirmed that he took the representations very seriously and did not want to upset his neighbours by causing noise disturbance. He maintained that he got on well with his neighbours and he reported that they would always approach him if they had any concerns. 

In response to a question from the Chair the applicant described the location of the premises; its proximity to residents’ homes and other local businesses.

The current trading hours of the premises were questioned and the applicant explained that the premises were open from between 6 to 7am and 10.30pm. He explained he did intend to open for 24 hours to compete with other premises in the area and in response to requests from customers. 

Members questioned the nature of the business and it was explained that it was operated as a convenience store selling general groceries, tobacco and alcohol.  It was queried if there had been any issues which had arisen with the current licence and the applicant confirmed that there had not been any problems and if any arose he would deal with them accordingly.  

The applicant, in response to a question from a Member, confirmed he was confident that he had the systems and personnel in place to manage the store effectively.  Following questions about the number of alcohol sales made in the last three years after 10pm which had resulted in disturbance to residents he reported that he was not aware of that ever being the case.  He confirmed that he did not work at night but visited the premises through the day and did speak to customers and staff.  There had been no reports of any anti-social behaviour occurring after customers had purchased alcohol. 

The Council’s Legal Officer questioned if there were Challenge 25 procedures in place at the premises and the applicant confirmed that there was staff training in place and no issues had been raised. 

In conclusion the applicant confirmed that he felt that he had been given the opportunity to say all he that wished in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 3.