Title of Report: Officer presenting: Director of Health & Entertainment Licence Applications Community Author: Licensing Officer

1. Purpose of Report/Recommendations

1.1 To inform Members of Licensing Activity during March – April 2016.

2. Background

2.1 Members will be aware that non-contentious licence applications may be granted by the Director of Health and Community under delegated authority.

3. Key Issues

3.1 A number of applications for entertainment licences were received and the 28 day period for representations to be made in respect of these expired in March – April. These are shown in Appendix A.

3.2 There were no objections in response to the public notices advertised in connection with the applications.

3.3 The applications were referred to the Foyle Area Commander and there are no objections from police.

3.4 In the case of renewal applications, the premises have previously been confirmed as suitable by the Fire and Rescue Service and Building Control so the licences have been renewed.

3.5 Where the application is for the grant of a licence or renewal with variation, the application is granted, in principle, subject to the premises being confirmed as suitable by the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service and Building Control.

4. Financial, Equality, Legal, HR and Other Implications

4.1 There are no financial or other implications for Council.

5. Recommendations

5.1 Members are asked to note the above information. Background Papers

Appendix A: Entertainment Licence Applications Appendix A

1. Applications for renewal of entertainments licences

(i) Premises: The Rocking Chair Bar, 14 Waterloo Street, Applicant: James Brendan Duffy, Ardvarnock, Buncrana Road, Derry Hours: Mon – Sat 11.30am – 1.00am, Sun 12.30pm – 12.00 am

(ii) Premises: The Belfray Country Inn, 171 Glenshane Road, Londonderry Applicant: J B Enterprises (Derry) Ltd., 171 Glenshane Road, Londonderry Hours: Mon – Sat 11.00am – 1.00am, Sun 12.30pm – 12.00 am

(iii) Premises: Tinney’s Bar, 3/4 Patrick Street, Derry Applicant: McFeely’s Ltd., 8 Springrowth House, Balliniska Road, Derry Hours: Mon – Sat 11.30 am – 1.00 am, Sun 12.30 pm – 12.00 am

(iv) Premises: Da Vinci’s Hotel, 165 Road, Derry Applicant: Garvan O’Doherty, 7 Northland Road Derry Hours: Mon – Sat 11.30 am – 1.00 am, Sun 12.30 pm – 12.00 am

(v) Premises: Shantallow House Bar, 64 Racecourse Road, Derry Applicant: Garvan O’Doherty, 7 Northland Road Derry Hours: Mon – Sat 11.30 am – 1.00 am, Sun 12.30 pm – 12.00 am

(vi) Premises: Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company, Waterloo House, Magazine Street, Derry Applicant: Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company, Waterloo House, Magazine Street, Derry Hours: Mon – Sun 8.00am – 1.00 am

(vii) Premises: Ballylaw Community Hall, 88 Berryhill Road, Artigarvan, Strabane Applicant: Amanda Robinson, 8 Millview, Artigarvan, Strabane, BT82 0HH Hours: Mon – Sat 09.00 pm – 01.30 pm,

(viii) Premises: Newtownstewart Centre 2000, 17 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AP Applicant: Newtownstewart Leisure Complex Ltd, 17 Moyle Road, Newtownstewart, BT78 4AP Hours: Mon - Sun 09.00am – 01.30 am

(ix) Premises: Strabane Cricket Club, 25A Park Road, Strabane, BT82 8LJ

Applicant: Stephen McColgan, 327 Ballycolman Estate, Strabane, BT82 9EH

Hours: Mon - Sat 11.30am – 01.00 am, Sun 11.30pm – 12.00am

(x) Premises: Sweeno McGinty’s Ltd, 64-6 Railway Street, Strabane BT82 8EH Applicants: Kevin McGinty & Liam Sweeny, 64-66 Railway Street, Strabane BT82 8EH Hours: Mon – Sat 11.30am – 01.00 pm, Sun 12.00pm – 11.00pm