To receive additional items that the Chair is of the opinion should be considered as a matter of urgency, in accordance with Section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

There were no items of urgent business.

There were no interests declared.

The Chair asked all parties if they had any requests, and it was noted that there were no requests.

The Licensing Officer introduced the report to Members of the Sub-Committee informing them that a DVLA check revealed offences which put him outside the Council’s policy relating to the relevance of Convictions, Formal / Simple Cautions, Complaint and /or other matters.

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

The applicant was then provided the opportunity to present his case.

Members and the Licensing Officer were given an opportunity to ask questions to the applicant.

The Licensing Officer provided a short summary to the Sub-Committee that the applicant did not meet the Licensing criteria; it was therefore up to the Sub-Committee to decide if the applicant was a fit and proper person.

The applicant was asked to present their summary of their case to Members.

The Chair asked if there were any further questions.

The Sub-Committee adjourned at 7:54pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer.

The meeting reconvened at 8.10pm.

RESOLVED:

The Sub-Committee agreed to refuse the renewal application.