(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)

The Assistant Director Waste, Fleet and Transport Services will present a report (Document “N”) outlining an application for the grant of a premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises in respect of 224 Toller Lane, Bradford BD9 5BU.

Recommended –

Members are invited to consider the information and documents referred to in this report and, after hearing individuals, bodies or businesses, determine the related application.

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

The Assistant Director Waste, Fleet and Transport Services presented a report (Document “N”) outlining an application for the grant of a premises licence for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises in respect of 224 Toller Lane, Bradford BD9 5BU.

Members were advised that there had been one representation received from individuals which raised concerns of anti-social behaviour; criminal activity; noise and disturbance and the potential negative impact on the quality of life in the area creating an unsafe environment for the public and neighbourhood. Details of the representation were appended to the report.

The applicant addressed the meeting claiming that the representation had been made by people who had a personal interest as they owned a shop next door to the applicant’s premises and were fearful of competition.  He maintained that he, and his wife who would be running the premises together, held personal licences and were experienced and responsible owners.  The premises would have the benefit of CCTV cameras and would that 80% of the sales would be of groceries. 

The business’ proximity to other premises in the area was reported and it was explained that there were three shops located in a terrace.  The premises had previously operated as a supermarket and had not detrimental impact on the area. 

It was stressed that the business would be selling essential items to the local community; it would not be promoted as a shop selling alcohol and there were many shops in the area which also sold alcohol.

It was claimed that there were no other shops in the area selling English groceries and that the provision of those goods would be of benefit to the community. The premises would include an ATM machine for the benefit of locals and would prevent them having to travel long distances for essential goods.

 It was confirmed that all staff would be trained in the sale of alcohol; the business would create jobs in the local area and would be operated safely.

Following the applicants opening statement he was asked to identify the exact location of the business and neighbouring properties on a map included with the report.  The applicant pointed out his premises and explained that his shop was the middle one of three premises.  Properties to the side of his were a food takeaway business and an Asian halal shop.

The applicant’s thoughts on the representation made were questioned and he reported his belief that couple making those representations, who were family members of the owners of the next-door shop, did not want them to gain their licence as they felt the shop was in competition with theirs.  The claims that the sale of alcohol in the area would cause disturbance and violence in the area were disputed and Members were assured that sales would not be made to people who were inebriated, and there would be no disturbance from people outside of the shop.

The intention to open for 24 hours per day was questioned and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.