Minutes:
There were no declarations of interest.
Prior to business, the Chair advised that although five Sub-Committee members were present to hear the application, only three of those members would make the decision. The Council’s Solicitor explained that, under the Licensing Act 2003, only three members were permitted to make the decision. The additional members were present to hear the application in order that, in the event that a member had to retire due to unforeseen consequences, one of the additional members could participate as a substitute, thereby avoiding the necessity to rearrange the hearing.
The Council’s Solicitor then outlined the procedure for the hearing.