Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest received at this point in the meeting.

A report of the Director of Communities, Culture and Communications was circulated outlining an application for a Premises Licence in respect of A & E News, 36 Broughton Avenue, Easterside, Middlesbrough, TS4 3PZ, Ref No: OL/20/01.

Summary of Proposed Licensable Activities

Sale of Alcohol (off sales) – 6.00am to 10.00pm daily.

Full details of the application and accompanying operating schedule were attached at Appendix 1.

The Chair introduced those present and explained the procedure to be followed at the meeting. It was confirmed that all parties had received a copy of the Regulation 6 Notice and copy of the report and accompanying documents, in accordance with the Licensing (Hearings) Regulations 2005.

Details of the Application

The Senior Licensing Officer presented the report outlining the application for a Premises Licence in respect of A & E News, 36 Broughton Avenue, Easterside, Middlesbrough, TS4 3PZ. A copy of the application was advertised in the Evening Gazette on 20 April 2020, as required by the Licensing Act 2003.

The premises were situated in a small parade of shops on Broughton Avenue, Easterside, amongst other retail outlets and alcohol licensed premises.  The applicant intended to supply a full range of fresh, frozen and ambient foods, together with a selection of high quality wines, beers and spirits.  A location plan was attached at Appendix 2.

Representations

On 17 April 2020 a representation was received from Anita Zabrocky, a local resident and the Vice Chair of Ladgate Community Council, objecting to the application on the grounds of anti-social behaviour and public nuisance issues.  (Copy attached at Appendix 3).  Mrs Zabrocky confirmed that she did not wish to attend the Committee meeting but asked that Members consider her written representations, including further

Correspondence, dated 27 May 2020, also attached at Appendix 3.

On 17 April 2020 a representation was received from Mr Jeffrey Zabrocky, a local resident, objecting to the application on the grounds of anti-social behaviour and public nuisance issues.  (Copy attached at Appendix 4).  Mr Zabrocky subsequently confirmed that he did not wish to attend the Committee meeting but asked that Members consider his written representations.

On 5 May 2020 a representation was received from Karen Horne, on behalf of Ladgate

Community Council, objecting to the application on the grounds of anti-social behaviour and public nuisance issues.  (Copy attached at Appendix 5).  Karen Horne subsequently confirmed that she did not wish to attend the Committee meeting but asked that Members consider her written representations including further correspondence, dated 29 May 2020, also attached at Appendix 5.

In response to the consultation, the Council’s officers from Public Health and Officers from Cleveland Police had concerns about the initial content of the application. However, following discussions with officers, the applicant has agreed to implement certain conditions, including an amendment to the opening times – the amendment being 7.00am to 10.00pm daily.  Both Public Health and Cleveland Police officers had no objections to the grant of a licence on the basis of these agreed conditions being imposed on the licence.  ...  view the full minutes text for item 20/2