Agenda Document Pack - Licensing Board - 25/09/2026
North Lanarkshire Council · 25 September 2026
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18 September 2026 Members of the Licensing Board Chief Executive’s Office Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal, Democratic and Strategy) Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk Notice is given that a Meeting of the Licensing Board is to be held in the Committee Room 1, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell, ML1 1AB on Friday, 25 September 2026 at 10:00 AM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal, Democratic and Strategy) Members : Clerk Name: Committee Services Clerk Telephone: Clerk Email: committee@northlan.gov.uk S Coyle, Michael Joseph Coyle (Vice-Chair)J Cairns, K Docherty, J McLaren, A McVey, L Nolan, A Thomas, J Toner. Page 1 of 14
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Agenda 1 Declarations of Interest In Terms of the Ethical Standards In Public Life Etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 2 Licensing Board Minute - 28 August 2026 Submit minute of the Meeting held on 28 August 2026. 5 - 14 3 Application for Provisional Premises Licence - Poziomka Polish Shop, 26 Brandon Arcade, Motherwell, ML1 1RJ Applicant - GNE Consultancy Ltd 4 Application to Vary Premises Licence The Cottage, 13-15 High Street, Newarthill EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC The Sub-Committee is asked to consider passing the following resolution: "That under Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 and 6 of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act". 5 Application for the Grant of a Personal Licence Applicant - James Paul Montgomery 6 Personal Licence Review Mohammed Choudary 7 Personal Licence Review Alexander Davidson Page 3 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 1 Friday 28 August 2026 at 10am A Meeting of the LICENSING BOARD PRESENT Councillor S. Coyle, Convener; Councillor M. Coyle, Vice-Convener; Councillors Baudo, Cairns, Docherty, McVey, Nolan, Thomas and Toner. CHAIR Councillor S. Coyle (Convener) presided. IN ATTENDANCE Clerk to the Licensing Board, Solicitor (Advice and Litigation), Administrative Officer. APOLOGY Councillor McLaren ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Licensing Standards Officers. Sergeant Paul Doria, Police Scotland. In respect of Paragraph 3 - Sadia Imran, Shakeel Ahmed, and Gordon Emslie. In respect of Paragraph 4 - Ricardo Guidi. In respect of Paragraph 5 - Wioletta Burkacka, Radek Burkacka, and Gordon Emslie. In respect of Paragraph 6 - Gordon Emslie. Item 2 Page 5 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 2 In respect of Paragraph 8 - James Paul Montgomery. In respect of Paragraph 9 - Lakhvir Singh, and Gordon Emslie. In respect of Paragraph 10 - Sukhdev Singh, and Gordon Emslie. In respect of Paragraph 11 - Gurpreet Singh, and Gordon Emslie. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000. 1. The meeting noted that there were no declarations of interest LICENSING BOARD MINUTE – 26 JUNE 2026 2. There was submitted the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Board held on 6 June 2026 for approval Decided: that the minute of the Licensing Board held on 6 June 2026. be approved. APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL PREMISES LIENCE – SPAR, 218 STEWARTON STREET WISHAW 3. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board: (1) attaching: (a) an application for provisional premises licence in respect of the premises at Spar, 218 Stewarton Street, Wishaw; (b) the minute of the meeting of the Licensing Board held on 22 August 2025; (c) a list of existing licensed premises, together with a proposed locality plan; (d) the anti-social behaviour report from Police Scotland; (e) the Licensing Standards Officer report; and (2) advising that no objections had been received. The Board heard from Gordon Emslie in support of the application. Page 6 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 3 The Licensing Standards Officers, Sergeant Doria, Gordon Emslie, Sadia Imran and Shakeel Ahmed withdrew from the meeting, and the Board resumed consideration of the matter. The Licensing Standards Officers, Sergeant Doria, Gordon Emslie, Sadia Imran and Shakeel Ahmed were readmitted to the meeting. Councillor Docherty, seconded by Councillor S Coyle, moved that the provisional premises licence be granted subject to the undertaking given on behalf of the applicant that the premises licence will not be transferred to the landlord of the property and the following conditions: • A Challenge 25 policy must be applied by all delivery staff when delivering alcohol; • The premises licence holder must maintain a register of refused deliveries, including the reason for each refusal; and • All delivery staff involved in the delivery of alcohol must undertake mandatory alcohol training. Councillor Thomas, seconded by Councillor Nolan, moved as an Amendment that the provisional premises licence be refused. On a vote being taken, four members voted for the Motion, and four members voted for the Amendment, and one member having abstained. On the votes being equal, the Chair exercised their casting vote in favour of the Motion, which was accordingly declared carried. Decided: that the application for the grant of a provisional premises licence by Sadia Imran be granted subject to the undertaking given on behalf of the applicant that the premises licence will not be transferred to the landlord of the property and to the following conditions: Page 7 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 4 • A Challenge 25 policy must be applied by all delivery staff when delivering alcohol; • The premises licence holder must maintain a register of refused deliveries, including the reason for each refusal; and • All delivery staff involved in the delivery of alcohol must undertake mandatory alcohol training. APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE – GUIDIS RESTAURANT, 122 DEEDES STREET, AIRDRIE 4. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board: (1) attaching: (a) an application for provisional premises licence in respect of the premises at Guidis Restaurant, 122 Deedes Street, Airdrie; (b) a list of existing licensed premises, together with a proposed locality plan; (c) the anti-social behaviour report from Police Scotland; (d) the Licensing Standards Officer report; and (2) advising that no objections had been received. The Board heard from Ricardo Guidi, who spoke in support of the application. The Licensing Standards Officers, Sergeant Doria and Ricardo Guidi withdrew from the meeting, and the Board resumed consideration of the matter. The Licensing Standards Officers, Sergeant Doria and Ricardo Guidi were readmitted to the meeting. Decided: that the application for a provisional premises licence in respect of the premises at Guidis Restaurant, 122 Deedes Street, Airdrie, be granted. APPLICATION FOR A PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE AT POZIOMKA POLISH SHOP, 26 BRANDON ARCADE, MOTHERWELL Page 8 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 5 5. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board: (1) attaching: (a) an application for provisional premises licence in respect of the premises at Poziomka Polish Shop, 26 Brandon Arcade, Motherwell; (b) a list of existing licensed premises, together with a proposed locality plan; (c) the anti- social behaviour report from Police Scotland; (d) the Licensing Standards Officer report; and (2) advising that no objections had been received. The Board heard from Wioletta Burkacka, Radek Burkacki, and Gordon Emslie, who spoke in support of the application. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, Wioletta Burkacka, Radek Burkacki, and Gordon Emslie withdrew from the meeting, and the Board resumed consideration of the matter. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, Wioletta Burkacka, Radek Burkacki, and Gordon Emslie were readmitted to the meeting. Decided: that the application for provisional premises licence in respect of the premises at Poziomka Polish Shop, 26 Brandon Arcade, Motherwell be continued to the next meeting of the Board. APPLICATION TO VARY THE PREMISES LICENCE AT 7/9 TIREE CRESCENT, NEWMAINS 6. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board: (1) attaching: (a) an application to vary the premises licence in respect of the premises at 7/9 Tiree Crescent, Newmains; (b) the anti- social behaviour report from Police Scotland; (c) the existing premises licence including operating plan; and (d) the Licensing Standards Officer report; and (2) advising that no objections had been received. The Board heard from Gordon Emslie, who spoke in support of the application. Page 9 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 6 The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, and Gordon Emslie withdrew from the meeting, and the Board resumed consideration of the matter. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, and Gordon Emslie were readmitted to the meeting. Decided: that the application to vary the premises licence in respect of the premises at 7/9 Tiree Crescent, Newmains be granted, subject to the undernoted conditions: • Challenge 25 policy; • Delivery staff must undertake alcohol licensing training; and • The licence holder must maintain a register of refused deliveries, including reason for refusal. POLICE SCOTLAND LICENCING REPORT 2025/26 7. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licencing Board: (1) setting out the Police Scotland Licensing Report for 2025/26; (2) highlighting the key areas of activity, emerging issues, enforcement activity and the contribution of Police Scotland to the objectives of the licensing regime. Decided: (1) that the Police Scotland Licensing Report 2025/26, acknowledged; and (2) that the matters highlighted within the report, in relation to licensing activity, enforcement and emerging issues within North Lanarkshire be acknowledged. Page 10 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 7 It was agreed, in terms of Section 50A (4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, that the public be excluded from the meeting for item 3 on the grounds that the business involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs three and six of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PERSONAL LICENCE | JAMES PAUL MONTGOMERY 8. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board attaching: (1) an application for the grant of a personal licence for James Paul Montgomery; and (2) a letter of representation from the Local Policing Commander, Lanarkshire Division. The Board heard from James Paul Montgomery and Sergeant Doria in respect of the application. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, and James Paul Montgomery withdrew from the meeting, and the Board resumed consideration of the matter. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, and James Paul Montgomery were readmitted to the meeting. The Chair of the Board suggested the application be continued to a future meeting of the Board which was agreed. Decided: that that the application for the grant of a personal licence for James Paul Montogomery be continued to a future meeting of the Board. PERSONAL LICENCE REVIEW HEARING | LAKHVIR SINGH 9. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board: (1) intimating that, under section 84A of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, a letter had been received from the Local Policing Page 11 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 8 Commander, Lanarkshire Division, in respect of personal licence holder, Lakhvir Singh; and (2) attaching, in Appendix two to the report, a copy of the Local Policing Commander’s letter. The Board heard from Lakhvir Singh and Gordon Emslie. Thereafter the Board heard from Sergeant Doria, who outlined the Local Policing Commander’s letter. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, Gordon Emslie and Lakhvir Singh withdrew from the meeting, and the Board resumed consideration of the matter. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, Gordon Emslie and Lakhvir Singh were readmitted to the meeting. Decided: that, having considered the letter submitted by the Local Policing Commander, Lanarkshire Division, and having regard to the licensing objectives, the Board determined, in terms of Section 84A of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, the personal licence be revoked, with immediate effect, being satisfied that the licence holder’s conduct was inconsistent with the licensing objectives of: • Preventing crime and disorder; • Securing public safety; • Preventing public nuisance; • Protecting and improving public health; and • Protecting children and young persons from harm. PERSONAL LICENCE REVIEW HEARING | SUKHDEV SINGH 10. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board: (1) intimating that, under section 84A of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, a letter had been received from the Local Policing Page 12 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 9 Commander, Lanarkshire Division, in respect of the conduct of a personal licence holder, Sukhdev Singh; and (2) attaching, in Appendix two to the report, a copy of the Local Policing Commander’s letter. The Board heard from Sukhdev Singh and Gordon Emslie. Thereafter the Board heard from Sergeant Doria, who outlined the Local Policing Commander’s letter. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, Gordon Emslie and Sukhdev Singh withdrew from the meeting, and the Board resumed consideration of the matter. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, Gordon Emslie and Sukhdev Singh were readmitted to the meeting. Decided: that, having considered the letter submitted by the Local Policing Commander, Lanarkshire Division, and having regard to the licensing objectives, the Board determined, in terms of Section 84A of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, the personal licence be revoked, with immediate effect, being satisfied that the licence holder’s conduct was inconsistent with the licensing objectives of: • Preventing crime and disorder; • Securing public safety; • Preventing public nuisance; • Protecting and improving public health; and • Protecting children and young persons from harm. PERSONAL LICENCE REVIEW HEARING | GURPEET SINGH Page 13 of 14
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LICENSING BOARD - Friday, 28 August 2026 10 11. There was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board: (1) intimating that, under section 84A of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, a letter had been received from the Local Policing Commander, Lanarkshire Division, in respect of the conduct of a personal licence holder, Gurpeet Singh; and (2) attaching, in Appendix two to the report, a copy of the Local Policing Commander’s letter. The Board heard from Gurpeet Singh and Gordon Emslie. Thereafter the Board heard from Sergeant Doria, who outlined the Local Policing Commander’s letter. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, Gordon Emslie and Gurpeet Singh withdrew from the meeting, where Rachel Blair and Debbie Kelly left the room to discuss with Gordon Emslie whether him and the licence holder the Board be revoked. The Licensing Standards Officer, Sergeant Doria, Gordon Emslie and Gurpeet Singh were readmitted to the meeting. Decided: that, having considered the letter submitted by the Local Policing Commander, Lanarkshire Division, and having regard to the licensing objectives, the Board determined, in terms of Section 84A of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, the personal licence be revoked, with immediate effect, being satisfied that the licence holder’s conduct was inconsistent with the licensing objectives of: • Preventing crime and disorder; • Securing public safety; • Preventing public nuisance; • Protecting and improving public health; and • Protecting children and young persons from harm. Page 14 of 14