Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

It was proposed by Councillor Simon Carswell and seconded by Councillor Hugh Davies, that Councillor Tony Lock be appointed as Chair for this meeting of the Licensing Sub Committee.

To receive any apologies for absence.

There were no apologies for absence. All councillors were present as expected.

To receive and note any declarations of interests in respect of any matters included on the agenda for consideration at this meeting.

(The other registrable interests of Councillors of Somerset Council, arising from membership of City, Town or Parish Councils and other Local Authorities will automatically be recorded in the minutes: City, Town & Parish Twin Hatters - Somerset Councillors 2023 )

There were no declarations of interest.

The Licensing Sub-Committee noted the procedure to be followed when considering Licensing Applications under the Licensing Act 2003. The Chair introduced the members of the Sub-Committee and the Officers present at the hearing.

The Chairman confirmed that the Officer’s report relating to the case, the procedure to be adopted during the hearing and the documents which the authority was required to provide under the Regulations had been received by all Parties in advance of the meeting.

To authorise the Chair of the meeting to agree the accuracy and sign the minutes as a correct record following circulation to the members of the Sub-Committee.

Councillor Simon Carswell proposed and Councillor Hugh Davies seconded, that the Chair of this meeting be authorised to agree the accuracy and sign the minutes as a correct record following circulation to the members of the Sub-Committee.

To consider objection notices given in respect of standard Temporary Event Notices in respect of The Great Lyde public house, Cavalier Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 5UA.

The Sub-Committee has considered the following applications for Temporary Event Notices (TEN) from Michael Krzyzanowski in relation to the Great Lyde Public House, Yeovil (the Applicant):

·       14 June 2024 to 16 June 2024: the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00; and

·       19 June 2024 to 25 June 2024 the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00; and

·       29 June 2024 to 2 July 2024 the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00; and

·       5 July 2024 to 7 July 2024 the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00; and

·       9 July 2024 to 10 July 2024 the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00.

The Sub-Committee heard from the Specialist Licensing Officer, the Applicant, Environmental Protection and Avon & Somerset Constabulary (the Police).

The Sub-Committee have considered the objections made by the Police and Environmental Protection. However, they were mindful that the Applicant could hold the event without the licensable activities that had been applied for and felt that the granting of the TENS ensured there were better measures in place for the event to satisfy that the licensing objectives would not be undermined.

The Sub-Committee accordingly approved and confirmed five TEN applications.

The Licensing Specialist introduced her report in respect of five Temporary Event Notices under the Licensing Act 2003 for The Great Lyde public house, Cavalier way, Yeovil. She outlined the purpose of the Notices and made reference to an updated plan, and also explained why a variation of the premises licence had not been required. It was highlighted that live entertainment was a consideration for this application.

The Chairman explained that due to the nature of some of the information that needed to be considered regarding security arrangements for the events that the Sub-Committee would go into confidential session.

It was proposed and seconded to exclude the press and public from the meeting.

RESOLVED: That in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), the press and public be excluded from the meeting in view of the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in Schedule 12A to the Act, i.e. information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

The Sub-Committee followed the procedure set out in the agenda annex.

There were no questions to the Licensing Specialist.

Representatives for Environmental Health and the Police presented their cases in objection to the application. The representatives responded to questions and points of clarification from members. The Licensing Specialist and Legal Specialist also provided advice to members regarding the existing premises licence.

The applicant presented his case to the Sub-Committee, and all parties were given the opportunity to question the applicant. The applicant answered questions put to him and provided details on points of clarification raised.

All parties confirmed that they were satisfied with the conduct of the hearing.

All parties withdrew , with the exception of the Legal Specialist and the Democratic Services Officer, leaving the Sub-Committee to consider its decision.

Members of the Sub-Committee considered their decision in private session and were mindful of the advice given to them by the Legal Specialist.

Upon reconvening (in open session), the Chair announced the decision of the Sub-Committee. This was given verbally to the applicant. A full Decision Notice would be sent to the applicant following the hearing. 

Summary of decision:

The Sub-Committee has considered the following applications for Temporary Event Notices (TEN) from Michael Krzyzanowski in relation to the Great Lyde Public House, Yeovil (the Applicant):

·       14 June 2024 to 16 June 2024: the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00; and

·       19 June 2024 to 25 June 2024 the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00; and

·       29 June 2024 to 2 July 2024 the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00; and

·       5 July 2024 to 7 July 2024 the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00; and

·       9 July 2024 to 10 July 2024 the sale of alcohol and live music from 12:00 to 23:00.

The Sub-Committee heard from the Specialist Licensing Officer, the Applicant, Environmental Protection and Avon & Somerset Constabulary (the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 65.