Council and democracy

Agenda and draft minutes

Venue: Committee Room 2, Civic Offices 3, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL.

Contact: Kenna Victoria Healey, Senior Democratic Services Officer  Email: Direct.Democracy@thurrock.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

22.

Nomination of Chair

Minutes:

Councillor Ononaji nominated himself as Vice-Chair of the Licensing Committee to Chair the Sub-Committee. This was seconded by Councillor Ralph and agreed by Councillor Sammons.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That Councillor Collins Chair the Sub-Committee

 

23.

Items of Urgent Business

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.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business declared. However the Chair advised that two additional reports were to be heard which had been submitted by Essex Police.

 

24.

Declarations of Interests

Minutes:

There were no interests declared.

25.

Renewal Of A Private Hire Driver Licence

Minutes:

The Chair of the Sub-Committee advised all present of the process of the hearing. He then invited the Licensing Officer to introduce the report as outlined within the agenda on pages 5 to 76.

 

Members and the applicant were provided the chance to ask questions of the Licensing Officer.  There were none.

 

The applicant was then given the opportunity to present her case to Members.

 

Members and the Licensing Officer were provided the chance to ask questions of the applicant.  There were none from the Licensing Officer.

 

The Licensing Officer then provided a short summary to the Sub-Committee during which he commented it was for the Sub-Committee to decide whether the applicant was a fit and proper person to hold a Private Driver’s licence.

 

The applicant was asked to present a summary of her case to Members; during which she apologised to the Sub-Committee.

 

The Chair sought everyone had said all they wished too, it was agreed they had. The Sub-Committee then adjourned at 7.21pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer. 

 

The meeting reconvened at 7.38pm.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Sub-Committee agrees to refuse the Private Hire Drivers Licence.

 

26.

Application for a Summary Review of a Premises Licence

Minutes:

The Chair of the Sub-Committee advised all present of the process of the hearing. He then invited the Licensing Officer to introduce the report as had been circulated to Members ahead of the meeting, on pages 1-42 of the report pack.

 

Members and Essex Police were provided the chance to ask questions of the Licensing Officer.  There were none.

 

Mr McManus Senior Licensing Officer with Essex Police was then given the opportunity to present their case.

 

Members and the Licensing Officer were provided the chance to ask questions of the applicant.  There were none from the Licensing Officer.

The Licensing Officer then provided a short summary to the Sub-Committee during which he outlined the interim steps available to Members as mentioned with the report.

 

Essex Police were asked to present a summary of their case to Members.

 

The Chair sought everyone had said all they wished too; it was agreed they had. The Sub-Committee then adjourned at 7.56pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer. 

 

The meeting reconvened at 8.03pm.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Sub-Committee agree to the suspension of the licence.

 

27.

Determination of Objection to a Temporary Event Notice

Minutes:

The Chair of the Sub-Committee advised all present of the process of the hearing. He then invited the Licensing Officer to introduce the report as had been circulated to Members ahead of the meeting, on pages 1-28 of the report pack.

 

Members and all parties present were provided the chance to ask questions of the Licensing Officer. 

 

Mr McManus Senior Licensing Officer with Essex Police was then given the opportunity to present their case.

 

There were no questions for Essex Police.

 

The Environmental Health Officer was invited to present her case, she advised Members that she had met with the applicant to discuss premises management and options on controlling noise following numerous noise complaints and routine visits made by officers.

 

There were no questions for the Environmental Health Officer.

 

The applicant was then asked to present his case to the Sub- Committee during which he stated he felt the company had a good working relationship with not only Thurrock Licencing and Environmental Protection but also with Essex Police.

 

All parties were given the opportunity to ask questions of the applicant.

 

The Licensing Manager then provided a short summary to the Sub-Committee during which he outlined the decisions available to the Sub-Committee.

 

Essex Police were asked to present a summary of their case to Members.

 

The Environmental Health Officer summed up her case.

 

During his summary to the Sub-Committee the applicant commented he felt the company had a good working relationship with Thurrock Council and Essex Police and as well as working with officers they would follow all plans to ensure the event would be a success.

 

The Chair sought everyone had said all they wished too; it was agreed they had. The Sub-Committee then adjourned at 9.10pm for deliberation and were accompanied by the Legal Advisor and the Democratic Services Officer. 

 

The meeting reconvened at 9.19pm.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Sub-Committee agree to reject the Temporary Event Notice.