Agenda item

Consideration was given to the report of the Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services which gave details of an application for the review of a Premises Licence in respect of the Golden Lion, Sedgefield (for copy see file of Minutes).

A copy of the application and representations by Durham Constabulary had been circulated together with a location plan of the premises.

Members were advised that since the information had been circulated all parties had reached written agreement regarding disposal of this matter by way of a suspension of the Premises Licence and removal of the Designated Premises Supervisor. Durham Constabulary and the applicant had both given notice to the Authority that a hearing was unnecessary and requested that it be dispensed with and/or their attendance excused. Details of the mediation had been provided to Members.

In determining the application, the Sub-Committee had considered the report of the Corporate Director, Neighbourhood Services and the Mediation between all parties. The Sub-Committee had also taken into account the relevant provisions of the Licensing Act 2003, Section 182 Guidance issued by the Secretary of State and the Council’s Licensing Policy.

Resolved:

That in the light of and pursuant to the mediated agreement the review application be disposed of as follows:-

(i)                 The Premises Licence be suspended for the period of 5 weeks from and including 13 November 2012

(ii)        The Designated Premises Supervisor, Mrs Julie Newbold be removed.