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Notes:

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

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(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.

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The Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services will present a report (Document “S”) which invites Members to consider an application for review of a Premises Licence authorising the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises in respect of Namo Mini Market, 13 Town Gate, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 9PA.

Recommended -

Members are invited to consider the information and documents referred to in Document “S” 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 “S”) which invited the panel to consider an application for review of a Premises Licence authorising the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises in respect of Namo Mini Market, 13 Town Gate, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 9PA.

The Senior Licensing Officer was in attendance and gave a synopsis of the report.

Namo Mini Market on Town Gate, Wyke, was visited by an undercover Trading Standards officer on March 6. They were sold a packet of counterfeit cigarettes, which the woman working behind the counter produced from under the counter.

An inspection was made two days later when officers found illegal cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco in a hidden concealment built into the wall behind the counter, as well as a shelf and bags in the back storeroom. Illegal oversized vapes were also seized from behind the counter.

David Mullins, representing West Yorkshire Trading Standards, said businesses that were used for illegal activity should be “dealt with seriously” adding: “The licence holder has shown a blatant disregard for the law. They would be fully aware of the illegal activity being carried out.”

Members voted to revoke the business’ alcohol licence.

Resolved –

That having considered the Application for Review and all valid representations made by the parties to the hearing; the published statement of licensing policy and relevant statutory guidance; the panel, on the evidence which has been heard, is not satisfied that the Licence Holder has the ability to promote the licensing objectives. Therefore, the panel revokes the Premises Licence in respect of Namo Mini Market, 13 Town Gate, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 9PA..

Reason - It is considered that the revocation is appropriate and proportionate to ensure promotion of the Prevention of Crime and Disorder objective and the Public Safety objective of the Licensing Act 2003.

To be actioned by: Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services