Agenda Document Pack - Licensing Committee - 07/02/2023
South Lanarkshire Council · 7 February 2023
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Council Offices, Almada Street Hamilton, ML3 0AA Monday, 30 January 2023 Dear Councillor Licensing Committee The Members listed below are requested to attend a meeting of the above Committee to be held as follows:- Date: Tuesday, 07 February 2023 Time: 10:00 Venue: Hybrid - Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA The business to be considered at the meeting is listed overleaf. Yours sincerely Cleland Sneddon Chief Executive Members Andy Carmichael (Chair), Bert Thomson (Depute Chair), Joe Fagan (ex officio), Poppy Corbett, Geri Gray, Julia Marrs, Monique McAdams, Mark McGeever, David Shearer, Helen Toner Substitutes Robert Brown, Janine Calikes, Margaret Cowie, Katy Loudon, Kenny McCreary, Davie McLachlan 1
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BUSINESS 1 Declaration of Interests 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 13 December 2022 submitted for approval as a correct record. (Copy attached) 3 - 6 Urgent Business 3 Urgent Business Any other items of business which the Chair decides are urgent. Exclusion of Press and Public 4 Exclusion of Press and Public It is recommended that the Committee makes the following resolution:- "That, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it is likely that there will be disclosure of exempt information in terms of Paragraphs 6 and 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act." Item(s) for Decision 5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Late Hours Catering Licence • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Late Hours Catering Licence • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 6 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act 8 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Renewal of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence No 770 • Exempt information in terms of Paragraph 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act For further information, please contact:- Clerk Name: Carol Lyon Clerk Telephone: 07385370065 Clerk Email: carol.lyon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk 2
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LICENSING COMMITTEE Minutes of meeting held via Confero and in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton on 13 December 2022 Chair: Councillor Andy Carmichael Councillors Present: Councillor Poppy Corbett, Councillor Margaret Cowie (substitute for Councillor Monique McAdams), Councillor Geri Gray, Councillor Julia Marrs, Councillor David Shearer, Councillor Bert Thomson (Depute), Councillor Helen Toner Councillors' Apologies: Councillor Joe Fagan (ex officio), Councillor Monique McAdams, Councillor Mark McGeever Attending: Finance and Corporate Resources M Gordon, Administration Assistant; C Lyon, Administration Officer; G Mays, Legal Services’ Adviser; L Robertson, Licensing and Registration Team Leader; L Wyllie, Administration Assistant Order of Business The Committee decided: that the items of business be dealt with in the order minuted below. 1 Declaration of Interests No interests were declared. 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting The minutes of the meeting of the Licensing Committee held on 29 November 2022 were submitted for approval as a correct record. The Committee decided: that the minutes be approved as a correct record. 3 Urgent Business There were no items of urgent business. 4 Exclusion of Press and Public The Committee decided: that, in terms of Section 50A(4) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that it was likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information in terms of Paragraphs 6 and 14 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Act. 2 3
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5 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Public Entertainment Licence A report dated 24 November 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for a public entertainment licence in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of her application. A representation had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Brown was heard. Comments had been received from Environmental Services and Councillor Dewar. The Committee decided: that the application for a public entertainment licence be granted subject to the conditions specified by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources):- Applicant: South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and L Cleland Type of Licence: Public Entertainment Premises: Chatelherault Country Park, Ferniegair, Hamilton Type of Entertainment: Corporate events, Equestrian events, Car Rallies, Recitals, Concerts, Fêtes, Charitable Events, Further Education, Fashion Shows, Social Events, Highland Games, Helicopter Flights, Music Events and Sporting Events Days/Hours Requested: Monday to Sunday 8.00am until 1.00am – 361 days per year Days/Hours Granted: Monday to Sunday 8.00am until 1.00am – 361 days per year 6 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Taxi Driver’s Licence A report dated 24 November 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the grant of a taxi driver’s licence in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the applicant who was present and heard in support of his application. A representation had been received from Police Scotland and Sergeant Brown was heard. Councillor Shearer, seconded by Councillor Thomson, moved that the application be granted for a period of 1 year. Councillor Gray, seconded by Councillor Corbett, moved as an amendment that the application be refused. On a vote being taken electronically, 2 members voted for the amendment and 6 for the motion which was declared carried. The Committee decided: that the application by A Abboud, Flat 10/1, 160 Helenvale Street, Glasgow for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be granted for a period of 1 year. 4
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7 Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (As Amended) - Application for Grant of Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence A report dated 24 November 2022 by the Executive Director (Finance and Corporate Resources) was submitted on an application for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended). In terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (as amended), the opportunity of a hearing had been offered to the applicant who was not present or represented. A representation had been received from Police Scotland. Following discussion, the Committee agreed that the application should be continued to a future meeting of this Committee to allow the applicant the opportunity to be present. The Committee decided: that the application by M Reid, 195 Ardencraig Road, Glasgow for the grant of a private hire car driver’s licence in the Cambuslang and Rutherglen zone be continued to a future meeting of this Committee to allow the applicant the opportunity to be present. Chair’s Closing Remarks The Chair extended the compliments of the season to all members and officials present. 5
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