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Public Document Pack LICENSING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD IN CIVIC HALL, LEEDS ON TUESDAY, 12TH MARCH, 2013 AT 10.00 AM MEMBERSHIP Councillors K Bruce - Rothwell; N Buckley - Alwoodley; R Charlwood - Moortown; R Downes - Otley and Yeadon; J Dunn - Ardsley and Robin Hood; B Gettings - Morley North; T Hanley - Bramley and Stanningley; G Hussain - Roundhay; G Hyde - Killingbeck and Seacroft; A Khan - Burmantofts and Richmond Hill; P Latty - Guiseley and Rawdon; B Selby - Killingbeck and Seacroft; C Townsley - Horsforth; G Wilkinson - Wetherby; Agenda compiled by: Helen Gray Tel No: 247 4355 Governance Services Civic Hall LEEDS LS1 1UR Produced on Recycled Paper A A G E N D A Item Ward/Equal Item Not Page No Opportunities Open No 1 ELECTION OF A CHAIR FOR THE MEETING To formally elect a Chair for the duration of the meeting 2 APPEALS AGAINST REFU SAL OF INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 25 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded) (*In accordance with Procedure Rule 25, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting) B Item Ward/Equal Item Not Page No Opportunities Open No 3 EXEMPT INFORMATION - POSSIBLE EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC 1 To highlight reports or appendices which officers have identified as containing exempt information, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report. 2 To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information. 3 If so, to formally pass the following resolution:- RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of those parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information 4 LATE ITEMS To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration (The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes) C Item Ward/Equal Item Not Page No Opportunities Open No 5 DECLARATION OF DISCL OSABLE PECUNIARY AND OTHER INTERESTS To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13 -18 of the Members’ Code of Conduct. Also to declare any other significant interests which the Member wishes to declare in the public interest, in accordance with paragraphs 19 -20 of the Members’ Code of Conduct. 6 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENC E 7 MINUTES 1 - 6 To approve the minutes of the last meeting held on 12 th February 2013 (Copy attached) 8 NOTIFICATION OF FIRS T DRAFT EVENT 7 - 24 MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE LEEDS FESTIVAL 2013 To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration providing the current position in respect of arrangements for the Leeds Festival 2013 and presenting a summary of changes within the 2013 Event Management Plan (Report attached) 9 SEX ESTABLISHMENT LI CENSING POLICY 25 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION 86 To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on the work undertaken by the Licensing Committee SEV Working Group. The report also presents a draft Statement of Licensing Policy for consideration along with proposals in respect of licence fees for relevant premises and the delegation scheme (Report attached) D Item Ward/Equal Item Not Page No Opportunities Open No 10 INFORMATION REPORT - TAXI AND PRIVATE 87 - HIRE LICENSING ADMINISTRATION PROCESS 92 FOR DRIVER LICENCE RENEWALS To consider the report of the Head of Licensing and Registration on the Policy and administrative process for the renewal of Private Hire or Hackney Carriage driver licences, including the necessary control measures; the volume of renewals and instances where an exception to the process can be made for drivers when appropriate (Report attached) 11 LICENSING WORK PROGR AMME 93 - 94 To note the contents of the Work Programme for the Committee for the remainder of the 2012/13 Municipal Year (copy attached) 12 DATE AND TIME OF NEX T MEETING To note the date and time of the next Committee meeting as Tuesday 9 th April 2013 at 10:00 am E This page is intentionally left blank Agenda Item 7 Licensing Committee Tuesday, 12th February, 2013 PRESENT: Councillor G Hyde in the Chair Councillors N Buckley, R Charlwood, R Downes, J Dunn, B Gettings, T Hanley, G Hussain, A Khan, P Latty, B Selby, C Townsley and G Wilkinson 79 Chairs' Opening Remarks In opening the meeting the Chair paid tribute to Councillor Suzi Armitage who had recently passed away following a long illness. The Chair said Suzi was a friend and colleague and would be sadly missed The Committee, Officers and members of the public stood and observed a minute’s silence as a mark of remembrance. 80 Late Items No formal late items of business were added to the agenda. The Committee did, however permit the submission of two items of supplementary information: (i) The minutes of an additional meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 25 th January 2013, for comment and approval (Minute No. 83 refers (ii) Large Casino Late Application, submission of additional information by the applicant, Global Gaming Ventures (GGV) (Minutes No. 88 refers) 81 Declaration of Disclosable Pecuniary and other Interests There were no declarations of interest 82 Apologies for Absence Apologies for absence were received from Councillor K Bruce 83 Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting held on 15 th January 2013 and an additional meeting held on 25 th January 2013 were accepted as a true and correct record 84 Presentation - Policing and The Night Time Economy In absence of West Yorkshire Police, this item was deferred until the next meeting 85 Update on Enforcement Activity (July to December 2012) - Entertainment Licensing Liaison and Enforcement Team The Head of Licensing and Registration submitted a report providing information on the activities of the Entertainment Licensing Section Liaison & Enforcement Team Draft minutes to be approved at the meeting to be held on Tuesday, 12th March, 2013 Page 1 undertaken in partnership with other agencies to promote the licensing objectives and licensing compliance. Seamus Kennedy, Principal Liaison & Enforcement Officer, Entertainment Licensing presented the report and responded to Members and comments. In brief summary the main issues discussed included: • Formal action taken against a premises selling late night refreshments in the Armley area • Attendance at Outdoor Events (Compliance visits) • Leeds Alcohol Management Board • Leeds Pubwatch - The launch of a Website which facilitated the sharing of information with Pubwatch Members and Agencies • Complaints Investigated by Entertainment Licensing Enforcement Commenting on the Formal Action taken against a premises selling late night refreshments, Councillor Hanley requested further details about the alleged offence. In responding Mr Kennedy reported that the premises were operating outside their permitted hours of use. A number of test purchases had been carried out confirming use was taking place outside permitted hours. Councillor Charlwood referred to the Complaints Investigated by Entertainment Licensing Enforcement in particular City Centre Bars and “ refusal of entry to premises by groups of males”, Councillor Charlwood sought further details. Mr Kennedy said the refusal of entry to particular groups was deemed to be discriminatory under the Equality Act. Officers had since met with premises management teams who had agreed to review their entry policies and amend wording to address concerns. RESOLVED – That the contents of the report be noted 86 Delegated decisions taken by Taxi and Private Hire Licensing during 2012 The Head of Licensing and Registration submitted a report which provided statistical information on delegated decisions taken by Officers of Leeds City Council Taxi and Private Hire Licensing Section during the period January to December 2012. John Mulcahy, Head of Licensing and Registration presented the report and responded to Members and comments. In brief summary the main issues discussed included: • Reasons for suspension of a drivers licence • Plying for hire • Fit to drive certificates Draft minutes to be approved at the meeting to be held on Tuesday, 12th March, 2013 Page 2 Councillor Selby commenting on the reasons for the suspension of a licence, referred to the category “plying for Hire” 63 offences in 2011, the figure dropping to 15 in 2012, this was a good improvement he said, but was there a reason for the lower figure in 2012 ?. In responding Mr Mulcahy suggested that there were far more operations carried out in 2011 than 2012 Councillor Khan referred to the category “required to produce Group 2 medical”, 14 suspensions for 2012 but none for the previous years, what was the reason behind this? Mr Mulcahy reported that the policy requiring drivers to produce a medical certificate was a recent introduction Councillor Hussain asked if there was a compensation scheme for drivers who’s licence had been suspended for lack of a medical certificate but who had been subsequently able to produce the required documentation? Mr Mulcahy confirmed that there was a compensation scheme available to drivers in cases