16 June 2023 - Licensing Board Minute
North Lanarkshire Council · 16 June 2023
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LICENSING BOARD - 16 JUNE 2023 1 Motherwell, 16 June 2023 at 10.30 am. A Meeting of the NORTH LANARKSHIRE LICENSING BOARD PRESENT Councillor S Coyle, Convener; Councillor M Coyle, Vice-Convener; Councillors Docherty, Goldie, McVey, Nolan, Robb, Thomas and Toner. CHAIR Councillor S Coyle (Convener) presided. IN ATTENDANCE The Principal Solicitor and Administrative Officer. ALSO IN ATTENDANCE Sergeant Brown, Police Scotland. S McGowan, Agent – in respect of paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5. J Connelly, Applicant – in respect of paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5. B McMahon, Agent – in respect of paragraphs 6 and 19. I Samad, Applicant – in respect of paragraph 6. S Parveen and K Kaur, Applicants – in respect of paragraph 7. K Smith, Applicant – in respect of paragraph 8. S Strachan and G Hopkins, Objectors – in respect of paragraph 8. R Taylor, Agent – in respect of paragraph 18. C Christie, Area Manager - in respect of paragraph 18. B Hanif, Applicant’s representative - in respect of 19. G Emslie, Agent – in respect of paragraphs 20 and 21. O Nasir, Applicant - in respect of paragraph 21. A Carroll, Applicant - in respect of paragraph 22 APOLOGY Councillor McLaren. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST IN TERMS OF THE ETHICAL STANDARDS IN PUBLIC LIFE ETC. (SCOTLAND) ACT 2000 1. Councillors Docherty and A McVey, by virtue of being members of the Bank Social Club, declared a connection amounting to a declarable interest in respect of paragraph 17 – “Application for Variation
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LICENSING BOARD - 16 JUNE 2023 2 of Premises Licence – The Bank Social Club, 110 Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge ML5 1DE” and left the meeting during consideration of the matter. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – SCOTLAND’S THEME PARK – HOTEL, STRATHCLYDE COUNTRY PARK, HAMILTON ROAD, MOTHERWELL ML1 3RT 2. There was submitted an application by Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Scotland’s Theme Park – Hotel, Strathclyde Country Par, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Stephen McGowan, TLT LLP, speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Scotland’s Theme Park – Hotel, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT be granted subject to the condition that there is no televised sports permitted out with core licensed hours. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – SCOTLAND’S THEME PARK – BOWLING ALLEY, STRATHCLYDE COUNTRY PARK, HAMILTON ROAD, MOTHERWELL ML1 3RT 3. There was submitted an application by Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Scotland’s Theme Park – Bowling Alley, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Stephen McGowan, TLT LLP, speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Scotland’s Theme Park – Bowling Alley, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT be granted subject to the condition that there is no televised sports permitted out with core licensed hours. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – SCOTLAND’S THEME PARK – FAMILY RESTAURANT, STRATHCLYDE COUNTRY PARK, HAMILTON ROAD, MOTHERWELL ML1 3RT 4. There was submitted an application by Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Scotland’s Theme Park – Family Restaurant, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Stephen McGowan, TLT LLP, speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Scotland’s Theme Park – Family Restaurant, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT be granted subject to the condition that there is no televised sports permitted out with core licensed hours. The Chair exercised her discretion to Vary the Order of Business as hereinafter Minuted.
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LICENSING BOARD - 16 JUNE 2023 3 APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE – SCOTLAND’S THEME PARK – CAFÉ/BISTRO, STRATHCLYDE COUNTRY PARK, HAMILTON ROAD, MOTHERWELL ML1 3RT 5. There was submitted an application by Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Scotland’s Theme Park – Café/Bistro, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Stephen McGowan, TLT LLP, speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by Lochview Theme Park (Scotland) Ltd for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Scotland’s Theme Park – Café/Bistro, Strathclyde Country Park, Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3RT be granted subject to the condition that there is no televised sports permitted out with core licensed hours. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – MORNING TILL NIGHT, WESTFIELD DRIVE, CUMBERNAULD G68 9HJ 6. There was submitted an application by Iram Samad for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Morning Till Night, Westfield Drive, Cumbernauld G68 9HJ. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Brian McMahon, McMahon Consultancy Ltd, speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by Iram Samad for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Morning Till Night, Westfield Drive, Cumbernauld G68 9HJ be granted. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – BEER BARREL, 28 MAIN STREET, WISHAW ML2 7AF 7. There was submitted an application by Shagufta Parveen for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Beer Barrel, 28 Main Street, Wishaw ML2 7AF. The Board then heard Shagufta Parveen speak in support of the application. Decided: that consideration of the application by Shagufta Parveen for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Beer Barrel, 28 Main Street, Wishaw ML2 7AF be continued pending further dialogue with the applicant and a visitation by the Licensing Standards Officer. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – CROSS KEYS INN, 26 STEWARTON STREET, WISHAW ML2 8AW 8. There was submitted (1) an application by Karen Smith for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Cross Keys Inn, 26 Stewarton Street, Wishaw ML2 8AW, and (2) an Internal Memorandum from Pollution Control advising of no objection to the application subject to specific conditions contained therein, and (3) an objection to the application received from residents of Market Square, East Academy Street, Wishaw.
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LICENSING BOARD - 16 JUNE 2023 4 The Board then heard Sharon Strachan and George Hopkins, residents of Market Square, East Academy Street, Wishaw, outline their objections to the application and Karen Smith speak in support of the application. Councillor Goldie, seconded by Councillor Thomas, moved that the application by Karen Smith for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Cross Keys Inn, 26 Stewarton Street, Wishaw ML2 8AW be granted subject to the condition that CCTV be installed within the beer garden area. Councillor Docherty, seconded by Councillor McVey, moved, as an amendment, that the application by Karen Smith for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Cross Keys Inn, 26 Stewarton Street, Wishaw ML2 8AW be refused on the grounds that having regard to the variation sought to grant the application would be inconsistent with the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder, and preventing public nuisance. On a vote being taken, 5 Members voted for the amendment and 3 Members voted for the motion. The amendment was accordingly declared carried. Decided: that the application by Karen Smith for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Cross Keys Inn, 26 Stewarton Street, Wishaw ML2 8AW be refused on the grounds that having regard to the variation sought to grant the application would be inconsistent with the licensing objectives of preventing crime and disorder, and preventing public nuisance. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – KIRKSHAWS CLUB, DUNURE STREET, COATBRIDGE ML5 5DN 9. There was submitted an application by TL Functions Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Kirkshaws Club, Dunure Street, Coatbridge ML5 5DN. Decided: that the application by TL Functions Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Kirkshaws Club, Dunure Street, Coatbridge ML5 5DN be granted. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – WEST END OFF SALES, 177 BANK STREET, COATBRIDGE ML5 1HA 10. There was submitted an application by Sanam and Anmol Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at West End Off Sales, 177 Bank Street, Coatbridge ML5 1HA. Decided: that the application by Sanam and Anmol Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at West End Off Sales, 177 Bank Street, Coatbridge ML5 1HA be granted APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – THE MARBLES CLUB, 1A LANSDOWNE CRESCENT, SHOTTS ML7 5HD 11. There was submitted an application by the Marbles Club Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at The Marbles Club, 1a Lansdowne Crescent, Shotts ML7 5HD. Decided: that the application by the Marbles Club Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at The Marbles Club, 1a Lansdowne Crescent, Shotts ML7 5HD be granted.
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LICENSING BOARD - 16 JUNE 2023 5 APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – MOORINGS HOTEL, 114 HAMILTON ROAD, MOTHERWELL ML1 3DG 12. There was submitted an application by Moorings Hotel Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at the Moorings Hotel, 114 Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3DG. Decided: that the application by Moorings Hotel Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at the Moorings Hotel, 114 Hamilton Road, Motherwell ML1 3DG be granted. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – STIRRUP STANE, HIGH STREET, AIRDRIE ML6 0DT 13. There was submitted an application by Trust Inns Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Stirrup Stane, High Street, Airdrie ML6 0DT. Decided: that the application by Trust Inns Ltd for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Stirrup Stane, High Street, Airdrie ML6 0DT be granted. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – 557 MAIN STREET, MOSSEND, BELLSHILL ML4 1DG 14. There was submitted an application by Naseem Ahmed for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at 557 Mains Street, Mossend, Bellshill ML4 1DG. Decided that the application by Naseem Ahmed for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at 557 Main Street, Mossend, Bellshill ML4 1DG be granted. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – DULLATUR GOLF CLUB, 1A GLEN DOUGLAS DRIVE, CRAIGMARLOCH, CUMBERNAULD G68 0DW 15. There was submitted an application by Dullatur Golf Club for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Dullatur Golf Club, 1a Glen Douglas Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld G68 0DW. Decided: that the application by Dullatur Golf Club for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at Dullatur Golf Club, 1a Glen Douglas Drive, Craigmarloch, Cumbernauld G68 0DW be granted. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – USAVE, 127 GARTSHERRIE ROAD, COATBRIDGE ML5 2EU 16. There was submitted an application by Imran Saleem for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at USave, 127 Gartsherrie Road, Coatbridge ML5 2EU. Decided: that the application by Imran Saleem for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at USave, 127 Gartsherrie Road, Coatbridge ML5 2EU be granted.
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LICENSING BOARD - 16 JUNE 2023 6 Prior to the consideration of the following item, Councillors Docherty and A McVey, having declared a connection by virtue of being members of the Bank Social Club left the meeting during consideration of the matter. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE – THE BANK SOCIAL CLUB, 110 DUNDYVAN ROAD, COATBRIDGE ML5 1DE 17. There was submitted an application by the Bank Social Club for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at The Bank Social Club, 110 Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge ML5 1DE. Decided: that the application by the Bank Social Club for a Variation of Premises Licence in respect of premises at The Bank Social Club, 110 Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge ML5 1DE be granted. APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE – HOME BARGAINS, 21-23 CASTLECARY WAY, WESTWAY RETAIL PARK, CUMBERNAULD G68 0FR 18. There was submitted an application by TJ Morris (Scot) Ltd for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Home Bargains, 21-23 Castlecary Way, Westway Retail Park, Cumbernauld G68 0FR. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Robert Taylor, Gosschalks LLP, speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by TJ Morris (Scot) Ltd for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Home Bargains, 21-23 Castlecary Way, Westway Retail Park, Cumbernauld G68 0FR be granted. APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE – CHAPELHALL CONVENIENCE STORE, 61 LAUCHOPE STREET, CHAPELHALL, AIRDRIE ML6 8SW 19. There was submitted an application by Asif Ali for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Chapelhall Convenience Store, 61 Lauchope Street, Chapelhall, Airdrie ML6 8SW. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Brian McMahon, McMahon Consultancy Ltd, speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by Asif Ali for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Chapelhall Convenience Store, 61 Lauchope Street, Chapelhall, Airdrie ML6 8SW be granted. APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE – PREMIER STORE, 221 STATION ROAD, SHOTTS ML7 4AW 20. There was submitted an application by RRP Retail Ltd for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Premier Store, 221 Station Road, Shotts ML7 4AW. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Gordon Emslie, Emslie Consultancy Ltd, speak in support of the application.
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LICENSING BOARD - 16 JUNE 2023 7 Decided: that the application by RRP Retail Ltd for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Premier Store, 221 Station Road, Shotts ML7 4AW be granted. APPLICATION FOR PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE – SPAR, 252-256 MAIN STREET, BELLSHILL ML4 1AB 21. There was submitted an application by Omar Nasir for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Spar, 252-256 Main Street, Bellshill ML4 1AB. The Board then heard the applicant’s agent, Gordon Emslie, Emslie Consultancy Ltd, speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by Omar Nasir for a Provisional Premises Licence in respect of premises at Spar, 252-256 Main Street, Bellshill ML4 1AB be granted. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL LICENCE – ANDREW JOHN CARROLL 22. There was submitted (1) an application by Andrew John Carroll for a Personal Licence, and (2) an objection to the application received from the Chief Constable, Police Scotland. The Board then heard Sergeant Brown outline the Chief Constable’s objection to the application and Andrew John Carroll speak in support of the application. Decided: that the application by Andrew John Carroll for a Personal Licence be granted. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 23. There were no urgent items of business.