Agenda and minutes

To elect a Chairman for the meeting and the Chairman to present and explain the procedure for the meeting.

It was proposed by Cllr Parker, seconded by Cllr Cocking.

Decision: that Cllr Les Fry be appointed as the Chairman for the duration of the meeting.

To receive any declarations of interest.

No declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests were made at the meeting.

To consider any items of business which the Chairman has had prior notification and considers to be urgent pursuant to section 100B (4) b) of the Local Government Act 1972. The reason for the urgency shall be recorded in the minutes.

There were no urgent items.

An application has been made to add the sale of alcohol to the premises licence for the Weymouth Kebab House. The application has been out to public consultation and has attracted relevant representations. A Licensing Sub-Committee must consider the application and the representations at a public hearing. 

The Licensing Team Leader presented the application for a variation to the premises licence at Weymouth Kebab House, to allow for the supply of alcohol with food by delivery, every day from 15.00 to 22.00.

The Sub-Committee members were given the opportunity to ask questions of the Licensing Team Leader.

Mr Phil Watts the agent for the applicant was invited to present his case to the Sub-Committee.  He explained that most deliveries would likely extend beyond the Melcombe Regis Cumulative Impact Zone (CIZ) and would not therefore adversely affect the CIZ.

The Sub-Committee members, Licensing Team Leader and agent were given the opportunity to ask questions prior to the agent and Licensing Team Leader being invited to sum up their cases.

To move the exclusion of the press and the public for the following item in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the meaning of paragraph x of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

The public and the press will be asked to leave the meeting whilst the item of business is considered.

It was proposed by Cllr Parker, seconded by Cllr Cocking.

Decision: That the press and the public be excluded for the following

item(s) in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information within the

meaning of paragraph 3 of schedule 12 A to the Local Government Act

1972 (as amended).

The Sub-Committee retired to make their decision.

Decision: To APPROVE the Premises Licence with the addition of new conditions outlined below:

a) Alcohol may only be supplied to customers who have ordered a meal for delivery.

b) All deliveries will be to a bona fide residential or business address.

c) If the recipient of a delivery containing alcohol appears to be under 25 years of age, recognised photographic identification will be requested before any intoxicating liquor is handed over. Acceptable proof of age shall include identification bearing the customers photograph, date of birth and integral holographic mark or security measure. Suitable means of identification would include PASS approved proof of age card, photo-card driving licence and passport.

d) All drivers will be trained in the challenge 25 policy and a written record of such training will be retained and be available for inspection at the request of an authorised officer.

e) No alcohol will be displayed or available for purchase within the shop.