Agenda Document Pack - Licensing Board - 27/02/2026
North Lanarkshire Council · 27 February 2026
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20 February 2026 Members of the Licensing Board Chief Executive’s Office Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) 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 Remote Meeting, on Friday, 27 February 2026 at 12:00 PM which you are requested to attend. The agenda of business is attached. Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal & Democratic) Members : Clerk Name: Committee Services Clerk Telephone: Clerk Email: committee@northlan.gov.uk S Coyle, Michael Joseph Coyle (Vice-Chair)B Baudo, J Cairns, K Docherty, J McLaren, A McVey, L Nolan, A Thomas, J Toner. Page 1 of 16
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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 - 23 January 2026 Submit minute of previous meeting of the Licensing Board held on 23 January 2026 for approval. 5 - 8 3 Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 - FIFA World Cup 2026 Submit report by the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) setting out the relevant legal framework, policy context and operational considerations to determine whether it is appropriate to exercise its powers to grant a general extension of licensed hours. 9 - 16 Page 3 of 16
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LICENSING BOARD - 23 January 2026 1 Friday, 23 January 2026 at 10am. A Meeting of the LICENSING BOARD PRESENT Councillor S. Coyle, Convener; Councillor M. Coyle, Vice-Convener; Councillors Baudo, Cairns, Docherty, McLaren, McVey, Nolan, Thomas and Toner. CHAIR Councillor S. Coyle (Convener) presided. IN ATTENDANCE Clerk to the Licensing Board, Principal Solicitor (Regulation), Solicitor (Licensing) and Democratic Officer. ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Licensing Standards Officer. Sergeant Ross Edgar, Police Scotland. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000 1. Councillor McLaren, by virtue of one of the premises licence holders been known to them, declared a connection amounting to a declarable interest in respect of paragraph three. The interest was determined not to be so significant as to prejudice their ability to participate. Accordingly, Councillor McLaren remained in the meeting and took part in the consideration of the item. LICENSING BOARD MINUTE – 19 DECEMEBR 2025 2. There was submitted the Minute of the meeting of the Licencing Board held on 19 December 2025 for approval. Councillor Thomas confirmed their attendance at the Licencing Board held on 19 December 2025. Decided: that the Minute of the meeting of the Licensing Board held on 19 December 2025, with the inclusion of Councillor Thomas attendance, be approved. NON-PAYMENT OF ANNUAL LICENSING FEES 3. With reference to paragraph five of the Minute of the meeting of North Lanarkshire Licensing Board held on 19 December 2025, where the Licensing Board had made premises licence review proposals in respect of premises for which annual fees remained unpaid in breach of the mandatory conditions of licence, there was submitted a report by the Clerk to the Licensing Board: (1) proposing that in terms of section 39 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, determine that grounds for a review be established in respect of each of the premises listed in Appendix A to the report and consideration be given to taking such steps considered necessary or appropriate for the purposes of any of the licensing objectives; and (2) enclosing a report by the Licensing Standards Officers on the premises licence reviews. The Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) advised that none of the premises licence holders listed in Appendix A were in attendance, having been properly cited to attend. The Board agreed that consideration of the matter should proceed in the absence of the premises licence holders. Item 2 Page 5 of 16
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LICENSING BOARD - 23 January 2026 2 The Board heard the Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) indicate that, of the premises listed in Appendix A to the report, licence fees remained unpaid for eight premises, namely: • Waverly Bar, 344 Main Street, Wishaw ML2 7NG; • Family Grocer, 113 Lochend Road, Gartcosh G69 8AH; • La Campagnola, 112 Cumbernauld Road, Muirhead, Glasgow G69 9AA; • Allanton Miner Welfare Society and Social Club, 187 Allanton Road, Allanton ML7 5AX; • Sherwood Manor Hotel, 315 New Edinburgh Road, Uddingston G71 6JA; • La Bella, 32 Ettrick Walk, Cumbernauld G67 1NE; • The Pictures Restaurant, Unit 5, Showcase Leisure Park, Langmuir Road, Bargeddie G69 7TZ, and • Rigate Restaurant, 23 Main Street, Coatbridge ML5 3AJ Decided: (1) that a ground for review had been established in respect of each of the premises listed above, in terms of section 36 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, namely that one or more of the conditions to which each premises licence is subject had been breached; the Board was satisfied that the mandatory condition requiring payment of the annual premises licence fee had not been complied with; the Board noted that payment of the annual premises licence fee is a mandatory condition applicable to all premises licences authorising the sale of alcohol in Scotland under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. The Board therefore determined that a ground for review had been established; and that it was thereafter considered appropriate, for the purpose of the licensing objective of preventing crime and disorder, to revoke each of the licences, with immediate effect; (2) that no review of the premises licences relating to Ettore and Inver House Distillers would be undertaken, as the outstanding annual fees had been paid prior to the hearing. 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 the following items 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 PERSONAL LICENCE REVIEW HEARING – JORDON MCDERMOT 4. There was submitted a report by the Clerk of 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, Jordon McDermot; and (2) attaching in Appendix one to the report, a copy of the Local Policing Commander’s letter. The Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) advised that Jordan McDermot was not present at the meeting, despite having been properly cited. The Board agreed unanimously to proceed with consideration of the matter in the personal licence holder’s absence. The Board heard from Sergeant Edgar outlining the Local Policing Commander, Lanarkshire Division’s report. The Licensing Standards Officer and Sergeant Edgar withdrew from the meeting and Board resumed consideration of the matter. Page 6 of 16
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LICENSING BOARD - 23 January 2026 3 The Licensing Standards Officer and Sergeant Edgar 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, to revoke the Personal Licence held by Jordon McDermot, being satisfied that the licence holder’s conduct was inconsistent with the licensing objectives of (1) preventing crime and disorder; (2) securing public safety; and (3) preventing public nuisance. Page 7 of 16
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North Lanarkshire Council Report Licensing Board Does this report require to be approved? ☒ Yes ☐ No Ref REB Date 27/02/26 Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 – FIFA World Cup 2026 From Rachel Blair, Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) E-mail BlairR@northlan.gov.uk Telephone Executive Summary Scotland’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 constitutes an event of clear national significance. The tournament will take place between 11 June 2026 and 19 July 2026. Due to time zone differences between the United Kingdom and host venues, certain fixtures involving the Scotland Men’s National Team will conclude beyond the ordinary terminal hour permitted under many premises' licences within the Board’s area. The purpose of this report is to present Members with the relevant legal framework, policy context and operational considerations to enable the Board to determine whether it is appropriate to exercise its powers under section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 to grant a general extension of licensed hours. Recommendations It is recommended that the Licensing Board: 1) Determine in terms of section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, that Scotland’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026 constitutes a special event of national significance. 2) Grant a general extension of on-sales licensed hours in connection with Scotland’s scheduled matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026 only. 3) Specify that the extension shall: • Apply to on-sales premises within the whole of the Board’s area provided said premises have permission to show televised sport on their operating plan; • Not include access to licensed premises for children and young people during the extended hours; • Apply solely on the dates of Scotland’s matches; • Permit the sale of alcohol until 30 minutes after the final whistle of each relevant match; • Include any drinking-up time within that 30-minute period (if so determined by the Board); • Leave all other mandatory and local licence conditions in full force and effect. 4) Authorise the Clerk to give notice of the determination in accordance with section 67(4) of the Act and to publicise the Board’s decision as required. Item 3 Page 9 of 16
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1. Background 1.1 Section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act) provides that a Licensing Board may, if it considers it appropriate to do so in connection with a special event of local or national significance, make a determination extending licensed hours by such period as the Board may specify. A determination may: 1.2.1 Apply to the whole Board area of specified parts; 1.2.2 Apply to all licensed premises or specified categories of premises; 1.2.3 Apply to licensed hours generally or specified descriptions of licensed hours; and 1.2.4 Have effect for such period as the Board may determine. 1.2 Under section 142 of the Act, Scottish Ministers may issue statutory guidance to Licensing Boards in relation to the exercise of their functions. Licensing Boards must have regard to such guidance. National Guidance is expected, but at the time of writing this report, it has not yet been published. 1.3 In determining whether to grant a general extension, the Board must have regard to the five licensing objectives: 1.3.1 Preventing crime and disorder; 1.3.2 Securing public safety; 1.3.3 Preventing public nuisance; 1.3.4 Protecting and improving public health; and 1.3.5 Preventing children and young persons from harm. 1.4 The Board must be satisfied that any extension is consistent with and does not undermine those objectives. 2. Report 2.1 Section 67 of the 2005 Act enables a Licensing Board to make a determination extending licensed hours in connection with a special event of local or national significance. A determination may: 2.1.1 Apply to the whole Board area or specified parts of it; 2.1.2 Apply to all licensed premises or specified categories of premises; 2.1.3 Apply to licensed hours generally or only specified descriptions of licensed hours; and 2.1.4 Have effect for a period determined by the Board. The Plan for North Lanarkshire Priority All priorities Ambition statement All ambition statements Programme of Work Statutory / corporate / service requirement Page 10 of 16
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2.2 Any such determination shall have effect for such period as the Board may specify. Where the Board makes such a determination, it is required to give notice to the Chief Constable and the holders of premises licences and occasional licences in respect of premises to which the determination applies and to publicise it in such manner as the Board sees fit. 2.3 Where a general extension is granted, individual premises are not obliged to open for the extended period. However, they may do so without the need to submit individual extended hours applications under section 68. In making any determination, the Board must have regard to the licensing objectives and to any relevant section 142 guidance. 2.4 Scotland’s participation in the FIFA World Cup is widely recognised as an event of significant national interest. There is likely to be strong public demand for communal viewing of matches in licensed premises. Permitting regulated environments to remain open for the duration of matches may: 2.4.1 Support community cohesion and shared civic experience; 2.4.2 Provide a controlled and supervised setting for spectators; and 2.4.3 Reduce displacement to unregulated private settings. Options for the Board 2.5 The Board may determine not to grant a general extension. In that case, individual premise would require to apply under section 68, applications would be determined on a case-by-case basis, additional resource implications would arise and there may be inconsistency in outcomes. This option provides maximum individual scrutiny but is the most resource intensive. 2.6 The Board may grant a targeted general extension with defined parameters. It is suggested that such a determination is a general extension of on-sales licensed hours, applicable across the whole Board area, limited to Scotland’s scheduled group stage matches, permits the sale of alcohol until 30 minutes after the conclusion of each match and that all existing mandatory and local conditions remain in force. The Board should also consider whether to include drinking-up time within the extension period, whether to restrict the extension to premises with live/televised sport included in their operating plan and whether to require prior notification of intention to utilise the extension. This approach provides clarity, proportionality and administrative efficiency while limiting the extension to fixtures of clear national focus. 2.7 The Board may consider extending hours beyond Scotland’s group stage matches (e.g. to all tournament matches or later rounds involving Scotland). This approach would require careful consideration of: 2.7.1 Cumulative impact on communities; 2.7.2 Potential for extended or near-24-hour trading on certain days; 2.7.3 Consistency with the Board’s Statement of Licensing Policy; and 2.7.4 Proportionality relative to demonstrated demand. 2.8 If granting a general extension, the Board may consider attaching additional conditions (where competent) to promote the licensing objectives, including: 2.8.1 Requirement for prior notification to the Licensing Authority; 2.8.2 Confirmation of stewarding or SIA provision where appropriate; 2.8.3 Reinforcement of existing conditions relating to capacity and children/young persons; Page 11 of 16
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2.8.4 Clear inclusion or exclusion of drinking-up time within the extended period. 2.9 A general extension reduces administrative burden compared to multiple section 68 applications, provides operational clarity for Police Scotland and Licensing Standards Officers and ensures consistency across the Board area. Failure to grant a general extension may result in increased application volume, additional hearings or delegated decisions and greater administrative impact on the Licensing Service. The Licensing Board is a separate legal entity and must determine this matter on its own merits in accordance with the 2005 Act. Conclusion 2.10 Scotland’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is an event of national significance. Section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 provides the Board with a clear statutory mechanism to grant a proportionate and time-limited general extension of licensed hours. The decision is one for the Board, having regard to the licensing objectives, the Board’s Statement of Licensing Policy and local operational considerations. Members are invited to determine whether to grant a general extension and, if so, to specify its scope, duration, and any associated conditions. 3. Measures of success 3.1 The success of any general extension granted by the Board will be measured by: 3.1.1 Protection of the Licensing Objectives • No significant increase in crime and disorder, public nuisance, or public safety incidents attributable to the extended hours. • Effective safeguarding of children and young persons, including compliance with any restriction imposed during the extended period. 3.1.2 Compliance and Enforcement • Licensed premises operate in accordance with the section 67 determination and existing licence conditions. • No material pattern of non-compliance identified by Police Scotland or Licensing Standards Officers. 3.1.3 Proportionality and Community Impact • The extension facilitates responsible communal viewing of Scotland’s matches in regulated settings. • No sustained adverse impact on local communities arising from the temporary extension. 4. Supporting documentation None. Rachel Blair Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic) Page 12 of 16
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5. Impacts 5.1 Public Sector Equality Duty and Fairer Scotland Duty Does the report contain information that has an impact as a result of the Public Sector Equality Duty and/or Fairer Scotland Duty? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? If Yes, has an assessment been carried out and published on the council’s website? https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/your-community/equalities/equality- and-fairer-scotland-duty-impact-assessments Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.2 Financial impact Does the report contain any financial impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant financial impacts been discussed and agreed with Finance? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.3 HR policy impact Does the report contain any HR policy or procedure impacts? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, have all relevant HR impacts been discussed and agreed with People Resources? Yes ☐ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.4 Legal impact Does the report contain any legal impacts (such as general legal matters, statutory considerations (including employment law considerations), or new legislation)? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, have all relevant legal impacts been discussed and agreed with Legal and Democratic? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? The report engages the Licensing Board’s statutory powers under section 67 which provides the Board with discretion to determine a general extension of licensed hours in connection with an event of national significance. Any determination must be made having regard to the licensing objectives and within the scope of the Board’s statutory competence. The decision is subject to public law principles, including reasonableness and proportionality, and may be open to challenge by way of appeal or judicial review if not properly founded in the statutory framework. 5.5 Data protection impact Does the report / project / practice contain or involve the processing of personal data? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, is the processing of this personal data likely to result in a high risk to the data subject? Yes ☐ No ☐ Page 13 of 16
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If Yes, has a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) been carried out and e- mailed to dataprotection@northlan.gov.uk Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.6 Technology / Digital impact Does the report contain information that has an impact on either technology, digital transformation, service redesign / business change processes, data management, or connectivity / broadband / Wi-Fi? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? Where the impact identifies a requirement for significant technology change, has an assessment been carried out (or is scheduled to be carried out) by the Enterprise Architecture Governance Group (EAGG)? Yes ☐ No ☐ 5.7 Environmental / Carbon impact Does the report / project / practice contain information that has an impact on any environmental or carbon matters? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? 5.8 Communications impact Does the report contain any information that has an impact on the council’s communications activities? Yes ☒ No ☐ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact? There is a moderate communications impact associated with this report due to heightened public and media interest in Scotland’s participation in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Any determination by the Licensing Board in relation to extended hours is likely to attract attention from licensed trade representatives, community stakeholders and local media. Clear and timely communication will be required to ensure that licence holders understand the scope and effect of any general extension, and to manage public expectations regarding operating hours. Publication on the Council website and direct engagement with relevant stakeholders will support consistent messaging and reduce the risk of misunderstanding. 5.9 Risk impact Is there a risk impact? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the key risks and potential impacts, highlighting where the risk(s) are assessed and recorded (e.g. Corporate or Service or Project Risk Registers), and how they are managed? 5.10 Armed Forces Covenant Duty Does the report require to take due regard of the Armed Forces Covenant Duty (i.e. does it relate to healthcare, housing, or education services for in-Service or ex- Service personnel, or their families, or widow(er)s)? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the provision which has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the particular needs of the Armed Forces community to make sure that they do not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public services. Page 14 of 16
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5.11 Children’s rights and wellbeing impact Does the report contain any information regarding any council activity, service delivery, policy, or plan that has an impact on children and young people up to the age of 18, or on a specific group of these? Yes ☐ No ☒ If Yes, please provide a brief summary of the impact and the provision that has been made to ensure there has been appropriate consideration of the relevant Articles from the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). If Yes, has a Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA) been carried out? Yes ☐ No ☐ Page 15 of 16
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