Agenda and minutes
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Apologies for absence
Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillor Griffin. The Alliance SK vacancy was still outstanding as the required training had been delayed and a representative had yet to be confirmed at Council. |
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Disclosure of interests
Members are asked to disclose any interests in matters for consideration at the meeting. Minutes: None disclosed. |
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Minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2022
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 19 August 2022 were proposed, seconded and AGREED. |
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Committee to determine an application to renew a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence, report ENV827. Additional documents: Minutes: Decision:
That the Licensing Committee approve the renewal of the application for a Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (as amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2009).
Members had been circulated with report ENV827 which concerned the renewal of a licence for a Sexual Entertainment Venue for Taboo Gentleman’s Club, 99A Westgate, Grantham. In accordance with the authority’s procedures all applications relating to sex entertainment venues with the exception of uncontested transfer applications were to be heard by the Licensing Committee.
The Policing and Crime Act 2009 amended Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 to permit the Licensing Authority to license sex establishments. A sex establishment was any premises, vessel or stall where relevant entertainment was provided before a live audience for the financial gain of the organiser or entertainer.
No representation had been received from the Police, the only responsible authority required to be served with a copy of the application under Schedule 3, paragraph 10(14) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 or any member of the public.
Members had no questions to put to the Licensing Officer.
Each application had to be determined on its own merits; however, applications could only be refused on certain defined mandatory or discretionary grounds and these were listed within the report and read out by the Licensing Officer.
The options available to the Committee were:
i) To renew the application as applied for. ii) To renew the application with modifications and/or additional conditions. iii) Refuse the renewal – if, having considered the renewal application the Committee decides to refuse it, the Committee must provide the applicant with the reasons for the decision in writing.
Members considered the application before them having regard to all the necessary regulations and procedures. Members acknowledged that no representations had been made by the responsible authority, the Police, or any member of the public. It was therefore, proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed to renew the Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in accordance with Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (as amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2009) for Taboo Gentleman’s Club, 99A Westgate, Grantham NG31 6LE.
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Close of meeting
Minutes: The meeting closed at 16:17. |