The Chair of the Sub-Committee advised all present of the process of the hearing. She then invited the Licensing Officer to introduce the report as outlined within the agenda.

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Members and the applicant were provided the chance to ask questions of the Licensing Officer.

The applicant was then given the opportunity to present his case, during which he commented upon the opening hours of the premise and confirmed the closing time would be earlier at 10pm with there being none or fewer sales from 9.30pm as the shop was usually quiet at this time.

Following questions from Members it was confirmed the applicant was happy to accept the conditions suggested by Essex Police.

The Licensing Officer then provided a short summary to the Sub-Committee, advising officers had nothing further to add and it was for Members to make the final decision.

The applicant was asked to present a summary of his case to Members; during which he commented he had nothing further to add.

The Chair sought everyone had said all they wished too; it was agreed they had. The Sub-Committee then adjourned at 8.12pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer. 

The meeting reconvened at 8.16pm

RESOLVED that the Licensing Sub-Committee grant the amended application.

The meeting finished at 8.17 pm

The recording of the meeting can be found from the following link:

Licensing Sub-Committee - Wednesday 18 October 2023, 7:00pm - Thurrock Council committee meeting webcasts (public-i.tv)