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Report of the Assistant Director of Highways and Public Protection

The Sub-Committee considered the report of the Assistant Director of Highways and Public Protection, regarding an application by Mr Philip Martin for the Grant of a Premises Licence in respect of the above premises as follows:

The sale of alcohol by retail (on and off the premises)

The provision of regulated entertainment – live music

The provision of regulated entertainment – recorded music

The provision of late-night refreshment

Hours premises to be open to the public

In addition to the matters outlined above, the applicant also wished to vary the Licence to include the following non-standard timings to be applicable on New Years Eve / New Years Day:

·       The provision of Alcohol; Late Night Refreshment and Opening Hours until 02.00

·       The provision of Recorded Music until 01.30

·       The provision of Live Music until 00.30

An objection to the application had been received and this necessitated a hearing for which the Sub-Committee had been convened.

The Sub-Committee heard representations from:

• Mr Philip Martin (Applicant) and two local residents whom he called as witnesses in support of the application; and
• A local landlord, represented by his wife objecting to the application.

All parties agreed the issues that were in contention and the procedure that was to be followed.  There were no preliminary issues raised, and at the end of their representations, everyone confirmed they were satisfied that they had said all they wished to say.

The Sub-Committee retired under Regulation 14(2) of the Licensing Act (Hearings) Regulations 2005 (as amended) and thereby excluded the press and public whilst they reached their decision on the application.  The Sub-Committee returned to give their decision in public.

RESOLVED:

That the Application for the Grant of a Premises Licence in respect of The Oxford, 89 Oxford Road, Waterloo, L22 7RE be granted subject to the hours set out below and the conditions set out in the operating schedule along with the additional conditions set out below:

The sale of alcohol by retail (on and off the premises)

The provision of regulated entertainment – live music

The provision of regulated entertainment – recorded music

The provision of late-night refreshment