Decision details

The Licensing Sub-Committee hearing held on Friday 28 April 2023 in respect of two Temporary Event Notices under the Licensing Act 2003 for Bar 1 and Bar 2, Yeovil Showground, Two Towers Lane, Barwick, Yeovil, BA22 9TA, resolved to permit the event to proceed in accordance with the temporary event notices.

The Sub-Committee noted the objections raised by the Police in respect of the event and their concerns of public safety and crime and disorder. However, the Sub-Committee listened to the assurances of the applicant and were satisfied that the applicant understood the risks that were involved and they were content that sufficient measures would be in place to meet the licensing objectives as contained in the Licensing Act 2003, the Licensing Guidelines as well as South Somerset District Council’s Licensing Policy.

The Licensing Sub-Committee approved the two applications for the temporary event notices.

All parties were reminded that there is a right of appeal against the decision of the Licensing Authority. Such an appeal is to be made within 21 days of the date of receipt of the formal Notice.