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Argyll and Bute Council · 25 November 2025
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THE ARGYLL AND BUTE LICENSING BOARD Tel. (01546) 604128 Kilmory Lochgilphead 18 November 2025 Dear Sir/Madam LICENSING (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005 A meeting of the ARGYLL AND BUTE LICENSING BOARD will be held VIA MICROSOFT TEAMS on TUESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2025 at 11:00 AM, which you are requested to attend. Yours faithfully DAVID LOGAN Clerk to the Board To: All Members of the Licensing Board BUSINESS 1. APOLOGIES 2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LICENSING BOARD MEETING OF 23RD SEPTEMBER 2025 4. APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE (a) Munchy Corner, 92 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9BN (Pages 5 - 8) Summary Sheet attached – Item 4(a) 5. APPLICATION FOR A PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE (a) Home Bargains, Lochavullin Drive, Oban, PA34 4BW (Pages 9 - 14) Summary Sheet attached – Item 5(a) (b) Watt Whisky, 6 Cross Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6HU (Pages 15 - 24) Summary Sheet attached – Item 5(b) Public Document Pack
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6. APPLICATION FOR A MAJOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE (a) Cowal Golf Club - 20-40 Ardenslate Road, Kirn, Dunoon, PA23 8LT (Pages 25 - 34) The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To change the licence from a restricted Club licence to a full premises licence. 2) To amend the core hours. 3) Remove the seasonal variation. 4) Add conference and restaurant facilities to the licence. 5) To amend the Children and Young Person's conditions. 6) Change name of premises to The Kirn Rooms. 7) To change the description of the premises. 8) To update the layout plans . 9) To add a premises manager. Summary Sheet attached – Item 6(a) (b) The Lodge on Loch Lomond, Luss, G83 8PA (Pages 35 - 44) The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To change the description of the premises. 2) To change opening time for off-sales on a Sunday from 12.30pm to 10.00am. 3) To add 24hrs licence for residents. 4) To change the layout plans. 5) Change of Premises Manager to Johnstone Aitken. Summary Sheet attached – Item 6(b) (c) The Puffer, 8 Easdale Island, Oban, PA34 4TB (Pages 45 - 50) The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To amend the seasonal variation. 2) To amend the Children and Young Person's conditions so that they can watch live music. Summary Sheet attached – Item 6(c). 7. GAMBLING ACT 2005 - APPLICATION TO TRANSFER A PREMISES LICENCE (a) Hunter's Quay Holiday Village, Hunter's Quay, Dunoon, PA23 8HP (Pages 51 - 56) A copy of the application to transfer the licence is attached. 8. APPLICATION FOR REVIEW OF A PERSONAL LICENCE (a) Adam Lowe, 27 Main Street, Memorial Road, Tobermory. Isle of Mull, PA75 6NU (Pages 57 - 58)
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A copy of the letter from Police Scotland dated 8th September 2025 is attached. 9. REVIEW OF PERSONAL LICENCES (a) Revocation of Personal Licences where licence holders have not undertaken the refresher training. (Pages 59 - 60) A list of personal licences to be revoked is attached. (b) Revocation of Personal Licences where licence holders have not applied to renew their licence (Pages 61 - 62) A list of personal licences to be revoked is attached. 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS (a) Review of Gambling Policy (Pages 63 - 64) A report on the Statement of Gambling Policy 2025 is attached. 11. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Licensing Board will be held on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 11.00am. Argyll and Bute Licensing Board Councillor Jan Brown Councillor Audrey Forrest Councillor Kieron Green (Chair) Councillor Amanda Hampsey Councillor Graham Hardie Councillor Mark Irvine (Vice-Chair) Councillor Andrew Kain Councillor Paul Donald Kennedy Councillor Liz McCabe Councillor Dougie Philand Contact: Kelly Coffield 01546 604355
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ITEM 4(a) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 25th November 2025 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Munchy Corner, 92 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9BN APPLICANT: Matthew Reid, 31 Ladeside Place, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0EZ AGENT: n/a DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Shop selling grocery provisions etc with an ancillary hot food takeaway and alcohol sales. The premises are located in the town centre and occupy the ground floor on the corner of a 3 storey tenement building. The shop does not share access with any other property within the building. LICENSED HOURS APPLIED FOR ON SALES OFF SALES Monday N/A 10.00 to 19.00 Tuesday N/A 10.00 to 19.00 Wednesday N/A 10.00 to 19.00 Thursday N/A 10.00 to 19.00 Friday N/A 10.00 to 21.00 Saturday N/A 10.00 to 21.00 Sunday CLOSED CLOSED SEASONAL VARIATION:- N/A ACTIVITIES:- Recorded music. CAPACITY OF PREMISES: - Off Sales – 3.9m2 Page 5 Agenda Item 4a
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ITEM 4(a) LSO COMMENTS: The premises have in the past, been utilised as a licensed grocer. The previous owners closed the shop and allowed the alcohol licence to lapse. The new owners, on re-opening the grocer’s shop, have decided to apply for a new premises licence to allow ancillary alcohol sales. Operating Plan Question 1; off sales only Question 3: core hours Monday till Thursday: 10am till 7pm Friday & Saturday: 10am till 9pm Sunday closed. Question 5 activity: Recorded music The shop will open at 7am and recorded music may be played throughout the day. Question 7 Capacity. 3.9 square metres. Layout Plan. The layout plan shows the two alcohol display areas, one accessible and one in-accessible (behind the counter) The percentage of total retail floor space given over to the display of alcohol is 3%. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS/COMMENTS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- Page 6
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ITEM 5(a) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 25th November 2025 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Home Bargains, Lochavullin Drive, Oban, PA34 4BW APPLICANT: T. J. Morris (Scot) Limited, Axis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss, Liverpool, L11 0JA AGENT: Gosschalks LLP, 61 Queens Gardens, Hull, HU1 3DZ DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Retail store. LICENSED HOURS APPLIED FOR ON SALES OFF SALES Monday N/A 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday N/A 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday N/A 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday N/A 10.00 to 22.00 Friday N/A 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday N/A 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday N/A 10.00 to 22.00 SEASONAL VARIATION:- N/A ACTIVITIES:- Restaurant facilities; Recorded music. CAPACITY OF PREMISES: - Off Sales – 24.12 m2 Page 9 Agenda Item 5a
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ITEM 5(a) LSO COMMENTS: Retail chain Home Bargains seeking a provisional licence for the sale of alcohol in anticipation of moving into the space previously occupied by Homebase at Oban Retail Park, Lochavullin Drive. The store will provide groceries, household goods and a sit-in café (no on-sales). OPERATING PLAN Q1 Proposed: Off sales only Q3 Off sales core hours Proposed: Mon – Sun 1000 - 2200 Q5 Activities Proposed: Restaurant facilities, recorded music Both proposed out with core hours (column 4): There may be occasional background music played at low volume when the store is open. The store will operate with café facilities 5(f) any other activities Proposed: The store will sell a selection of groceries and household goods. The general opening hours will be from 0800 – 2200 Monday to Sunday although the store may be open longer on occasions. Q7 Capacity Proposed: 24.12 m2 LSO comment: The total percentage of retail floor space given over to alcohol display is approx. 0.06% Layout Plan A layout plan has been submitted with the alcohol display area shown. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections. OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS/COMMENTS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- Page 10
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Double Gon. end Med Gon. end Med Bulk Furniture Bulk Furniture Bulk Furniture Bulk Furniture D16 SAFERH CASHOFFICELOBBY up Med - Wall 1:30 1:25 PRODUCE A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-10 A-11 A-12 7145mm 3974mm 6207mm 8992mm 1116mm 665mm 1625mm 1366mm 2344mm 665mm 5335mm 665mm 5335mm 665mm 1415mm 2266mm 1666mm 1115mm 890mm 6323mm 665mm 6310mm 665mm 6310mm 665mm 6310mm 665mm 6310mm 665mm 6310mm 665mm 6310mm 665mm 6322mm 890mm 1115mm5347mm666mm2302mm2003mm1029mm665mm5335mm666mm5334mm666mm5334mm668mm5332mm666mm5326mm1115mm 1122mm 5326mm 53140mm 3974mm 2140mm Large-Wall Large-Wall Large-Wall Large-Wall Large-Wall Large-Wall Large-Wall Cleaningboard 845x600 1:12 Pop up Pop up Pop up Pop up Pop up A A B B C C Large Star Buy Large Star Buy R.R.P COAT HOOKS MIRROR STAFF ROOM MALELOCKERS FEMALE TOILETS FEMALE LOCKERS DISABLED PASSENGER LIFT D28 D29 D27 D30 D32 D33 D34 D35 3774mm 9822mm 6274mm 2774mm 3069mm 2774mm 1214mm 1214mm 3714mm 5234mm 857mm 1500mm 1492mm 1197mm 1500mm 4409mm 2224mm 2532mm GRAPHIC NOTICE BOARD Wall Heater NOTICE BOARD H.D H.D 5619mm PIGEON HOLES 48 PIGEON HOLES 48 D31 MALETOILETS 2200mm R.P 13400mm 1800mm Project No. Issued for. Drwg.No. Revision RevisionProject No. Drwg.No. Scale Title Issued for. Drawn Date Project Checked Sheet Size East Lancs Road Gilmoss Liverpool I L11 0JA TJ Morris Limited Axis Business Park T.J.MORRIS L T D Tel: 0151 530 2920 OBAN B115A809 LICENSING LOCHAVULLIN DRIVE, OBAN PLANS AS PROPOSED LICENSING A0AS SHOWNJUNE 2025 G.BATTY LICENSING A809 115 B Areas Sq.Feet Sq.Metre Retail area 19558 1817 Holding area 2056 191 Ground floor staff areas 753 70 Plant room 97 9 Customer w.c's 355 33 Mezzanine 1345 125 Cafe area 2303 214 Internal Garden centre 1528 142 Gross floor 27997 2601 Garden centre sales area 6125 569 Storage compound area 1001 93 TOTAL 7126 662 THIS DRAWING IS NOT TO BE USED FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES. Rev Description DateIni. Chk. PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1:100 EXISTING MEZZANINE 1:50 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO FIRE EXTINGUISHER H2 FIRE CALL POINTS SHELVING WERE ALCOHOL WILL BE SOLD STORE OUTLINE FOR LICENCE SMOKE DETECTION-LOW LEVEL HEAT DETECTION NOTES CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 HAVE ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC AREAS BACKGROUND MUSIC PLAYED THROUGHOUT AREA OF SHELVING FOR ALCOHOL SALES 1.8m x 13.4m=24.12m² SMOKE DETECTION-HIGH LEVEL ALCOHOL SALES SHELVING ELEVATION 1:50 A Issued for Information. 18.08.25GB PW B Shelving blocks revised and note added. 10.11.25GB PW Page 11
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Glenshellach Terrace Drimvargie Road Lochavullin Drive Tesco Superstore PFS Lynn Road Lochavullin Road Existing Retail Units Existing Homebase Entrance / Exit Garden Centre Service Yard Communal Service Road Spr. Spr. PumpHouse Tanks Oil Storage Depot Trolleys Trolleys Existing Car Park 0m 25 12512.5 62.5 1:1250 37.5 50 75 87.5 100 112.5Ordnance Survey, (c) Crown Copyright 2024. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432 dg A3Planning 02221-P01 247 WEST GEORGE STREET, GLASGOW G2 4QE Tel: 0141 309 9177 info@idarchitects.co.uk 1:1250 - 2024/09/11 Redevelopment of Existing Retail Unit Lochavullin Drive, Oban PA34 4BW T.J. Morris Ltd. Location Plan Project : Drawing : Scale : Dwg. No. : Date : Drawn : Dwg. Size : Rev. : REVISIONS: - - - - NORTH Red line indicates Application Site Boundary (5,419m² / 1.34 acres, or thereby) Blue line indicates Ownership Boundary (17,055m² / 4.20 acres, or thereby) DRAFT 1. Do not scale from this drawing - if in doubt ask. 2. All sizes to be checked on site prior to construction. 4. This drawing has been based on archive information. MC to inform 3. This drawing is the copyright of the author. DT (Design Team) of any dimensional/construction discrepancies at earliest convenience. General Notes : 5. All new materials are to be suitable and appropriate for use in a Marine Environment. 1. Do not scale from this drawing - if in doubt ask. 2. All sizes to be checked on site prior to construction. 4. This drawing has been based on archive information. MC to inform 3. This drawing is the copyright of the author. DT (Design Team) of any dimensional/construction discrepancies at earliest convenience. 5. All new materials are to be suitable and appropriate for use in a Marine Environment. Page 13
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ITEM 5(b) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 25th November 2025 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF A PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Watt Whisky, 6 Cross Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6HU APPLICANT: Campbeltown Whisky Company Ltd., 33A Glebe Street, Campbeltown, PA28 6LR AGENT: n/a DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Ground floor retail shop in the centre of Campbeltown with residential flats above. The premises is accessed from Cross Street and comprises a main shop area and two storage areas to the rear. There is a staff toilet in the close next to the shop at number 10 Cross Street. LICENSED HOURS APPLIED FOR ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 11.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 22.00 SEASONAL VARIATION:- Although the core hours stated are from 10/11am until 10pm, we would not intend to operate continuously during these hours. In general the shop would be open from 10am until 5pm, with the potential to offer small group in-store tastings in the evening or at weekends subject to demand. From experience, people often try to book these at very short notice/on the day. Page 15 Agenda Item 5b
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ITEM 5(b) Additionally during peak retail periods such as whisky festivals and the run up to Christmas we would anticipate having extended retail opening hours. ACTIVITIES:- The main purpose of the premises is a retail shop to promote and sell our own brand of whisky. The on-trade activity will be limited to selling tasting flights and ticketed small group in-store tastings with a focus on brand education and discovery. We hope this will add to the tourist offering in Campbeltown for visiting whisky enthusiasts. CHILDREN & YOUNG PERSON CONDITIONS:- TERMS - Children and young persons will be allowed entry to the shop when accompanied by a responsible adult. No children or young persons will be admitted to ticketed tasting events. AGES – Children and young persons from 0 – 17 years old. TIMES - From 10am until 6pm. Or from 10am until 9pm during 'late night shopping' hours in November and December. PARTS - The shop consists of 1 public room and 2 storage rooms. Children would only have access to the main shop area. CAPACITY OF PREMISES: - On Sales – 16 persons LSO COMMENTS: See attached report. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections. OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS/COMMENTS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION:- 1) This has been changed from a full grant to a provisional application as they did not apply for their Section 50 EH Certificate in time for the meeting. 2) Terms of seasonal variation 3) Terms and conditions for children and young persons 4) Addition of recorded music as an activity Page 16
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Classification: OFFICIAL LSO REPORT WATT WHISKY CAMPBELTOWN WHISKY COMPANY LTD, ON AND OFF SALES, 6 CROSS STREET, CAMPBELTOWN, PA28 6HU Watt Whisky are a small, family run Whisky producer seeking to licence their new retail unit with the ability to offer tasting and small ticketed tasting events to promote and sell their own brand of whisky. The premises have been running successfully by means of occasional licence for the past 6 weeks without incident. OPERATING PLAN Q1 Proposed: On and off sales Q2 On sales core hours Proposed: Mon – Sun 1100 – 2200 Q3 Off sales core hours Proposed: Mon – Sun 1000 - 2200 Q4 Seasonal Variations Proposed: Although the core hours stated are from 10/11am till 10pm, we wouldn’t intend to operate continuously during these hours. In general, the shop would be open from 10am till 5pm, with the potential to offer small group in-store tastings in the evenings or at weekends subject to demand. From experience, people often try to book these at very short notice/on the day. Additionally, during peak retail periods such as whisky festivals and the run up to Christmas we would anticipate having extended retail opening hours. LSO proposal discussed and agreed: Although the core hours stated are from 10/11am till 10pm, we wouldn’t intend to operate continuously during these hours. In general, the shop would be open from 10am till 5pm, with the potential to offer small group in-store tastings in the evenings or at weekends subject to demand. From experience, people often try to book these at very short notice/on the day. Additionally, during peak retail periods such as whisky festivals and the run up to Christmas we would anticipate having extended retail opening hours within core hours.” The applicant is aware of Board policy and asks this request to be considered favourably. Q5 Activities Proposed: no additional activities requested. LSO proposal, discussed and agreed: add recorded music Page 17
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Classification: OFFICIAL 5(f) any other activities Proposed: The main purpose of the premises is a retail shop to promote and sell our own brand of whisky. The on-trade activity will be limited to selling tasting flights and ticketed small group in-store tastings with a focus on brand education and discovery. We hope this will add to the tourist offering in Campbeltown for visiting whisky enthusiasts. LSO discussed and agreed: The main purpose of the premises is a retail shop to promote and sell our own brand of whisky. The on-trade activity will be limited to selling tasting flights and ticketed small group in-store tastings with a focus on brand education and discovery. We hope this will add to the tourist offering in Campbeltown for visiting whisky enthusiasts. We also anticipate offering mail order/remote sales within the UK and hosting online tastings with accompanying tasting pack. The LSO has discussed the regulations around remote sales and delivery with applicant and has offered continued support should it be necessary. - Remote Sales of Alcohol | Argyll and Bute Council Q6 Children and Young Persons Terms Proposed: Children and young persons will be allowed entry to the shop when accompanied by a responsible adult. No children or young persons will be admitted to ticketed tasting events. LSO proposed and agreed: Children and Young Persons will be allowed entry to the shop when accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. No Children or Young Persons will be admitted to ticketed tasting events. Ages Proposed: Children and young persons from 0 - 17 years old LSO proposed and agreed: Children 5 – 15 Young Persons 16 & 17 Times Proposed: From 10am until 6pm. Or from 10am until 9pm during ‘late night shopping’ hours in November and December. Parts Proposed: The shop consists of 1 public room and two storage rooms. Children (and the public in general) would only have access to the main shop area. LSO proposed and agreed: Children and Young Persons will have access to all public areas. Q7 Capacity Proposed: Normally 6 - 10 people, up to a maximum of around 16. Page 18
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Classification: OFFICIAL LAYOUT PLAN Has been submitted. Access to the shared toilet for customer use to has been agreed with the relevant shared business owner although most ticketed tours would be out with the retail hours of the other relevant proprietor. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Graeme Baird <theoldbookshelf01@btconnect.com> Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 at 10:47 Subject: Toilet Use To: kate@wattwhisky.com <kate@wattwhisky.com> Hullo Kate, Further to our recent conversation, this is to confirm that I am more than happy for customers to use the toilet attached to our respective businesses. Yours aye Graeme Baird The Old Bookshelf 8 Cross Street Campbeltown Page 19
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ITEM 6(a) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 25th November 2025 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: Cowal Golf Club, 20-40 Ardenslate Road, Kirn, Dunoon, PA23 8LT APPLICANT: As above AGENT: N/A DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The Kirn Rooms occupy the first floor of Cowal Golf Clubhouse and consist of a licensed public bar and licensed restaurant/function room. EXISTING CORE HOURS PROPOSED CORE HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 23.00 N/A Tuesday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 23.00 N/A Wednesday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 23.00 N/A Thursday 11.00 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 23.00 N/A Friday 11.00 to 01.00 N/A 11.00 to 01.00 N/A Saturday 11.00 to 01.00 N/A 11.00 to 01.00 N/A Sunday 12.30 to 24.00 N/A 11.00 to 22.00 N/A DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To change the licence from a restricted Club licence to a full premises licence. 2) To amend the core hours. 3) Remove the seasonal variation. 4) Add conference and restaurant facilities to the licence. 5) To amend the Children and Young Person's conditions. Page 25 Agenda Item 6a
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ITEM 6(a) 6) Change name of premises to The Kirn Rooms. 7) To change the description of the premises. 8) To update the layout plans . 9) To add a premises manager. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Bar meals; Celebrations; Funerals; Club and other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities; Films; Gaming; Indoor/outdoor sports; Televised sports and outdoor drinking. CURRENT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON CONDITIONS:- TERMS – Children and young persons who are members of the club will be allowed in the premises and are only allowed to approach the lounge bar in order to purchase non-alcoholic drinks and food. Children and young persons are not allowed to be within the premises after 21.00 hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. AGES – Children and young persons aged 8-18 who are members will be allowed entry. TIMES – Children and young persons will have to vacate the premises prior to 21.00 hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian PARTS - Children and young persons will be allowed access to all areas except the bar area or dirty bar. PROPOSED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON CONDITIONS:- TERMS – Children and young persons will be permitted access when accompanied by an adult 18 years or over. AGES - Children (0 – 15) Young Persons (16 & 17) TIMES – 22.00 if there for the purpose of food. For the duration of any function or event. PARTS – All public parts with the exception of the immediate vicinity of the bar counters. LSO: See attached report. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections. OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION: (1) The applicant wishes to move from a restricted club licence to a full premises licence (2) Reduction in the terminal hour for on-sales from midnight to 11p.m. Monday to Thursday (3) Extend the commencement hour for on-sales from 12.30p.m. to 11p.m. on a Sunday (4) Removal of seasonal variation (5) Addition of conference and restaurant facilities as activities (6) Amendment of terms and conditions for children and young persons Page 26
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Classification: OFFICIAL LSO REPORT THE KIRN ROOMS, (FORMERLY COWAL GOLF CLUB), ON SALES, 20-40 ARDENSLATE ROAD, KIRN, DUNOON, PA23 8LT LSO comments. Background During 2021 the club members sold the clubhouse and golf course in its entirety to a private concern. (Mr Raj Samrai of Homes Scotland.) The golf club now lease and occupy the ground floor and the golf course, while the first floor has been leased separately to Hibernian Property Management Limited who wish to progress a private business involving the sale of food and alcohol to the general public. Notwithstanding, the current Premises Licence remains in the name of the members only golf club and as such, restricts access to the general public. The owner, the leaseholder, and the golf club committee have sought advice from the licensing standards officer and the planning officers of Argyll and Bute council on the best way to progress. All were also advised to seek independent legal advice. Should the Board be minded to grant this application, the golf club committee have agreed that they will transfer the Premises Licence to the current first floor leaseholder, as agreed by Mr Samrai. All parties have agreed that the applicant, Leslie Donohue-Bromley (partner of the director for Hibernian Property management LTD), may act as their agent in this application and subsequent transfer. Operating Plan Changes requested as listed below are mainly to accommodate the transition from members club to full premises licence. Question 2 core on sales hours Current; Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 24:00, Friday & Saturday 11:00 to 01:00 Sunday 12:30 to 24:00 Proposed. Monday to Thursday 11:00 to 23:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00 to 01:00, and Sunday 11:00 to 22:00 Question 4 seasonal variation. Delete current, no seasonal variation requested. Question 5 activities Add, conference and restaurant facilities Question 6 Children and Young persons Terms. Page 29
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Classification: OFFICIAL current; children and young persons who are members of the club will be allowed in the premises and are only allowed to approach the lounge bar in order to purchase non-alcoholic drinks and food. children and young persons are not allowed to be within the premises after 21.00 hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Proposed. Children and young persons will be permitted access when accompanied by an adult 18 years or over. Ages. Current, children and young persons aged 8-18 who are members will be allowed entry. Proposed, Children 0-15, young person’s 16 & 17 Times. Current; children and young persons will have to vacate the premises prior to 21.00 hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Proposed, 22:00 if there for the purpose of food. For the duration of any function or event. Parts. current, children and young persons will be allowed access to all areas except the bar area or dirty bar. Proposed, All public parts with the exception of the immediate vicinity of the bar counters. Layout Plan New layout Plans have been submitted to reflect the changes, the location plan remains as is while the licensed areas refer to first floor rooms only, depicted in red. Main Hall and lounge bar. (The applicant has been asked to resubmit the updated layout plan to show the location of the baby changing facilities.) Page 30
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Argyll and Bute Council This plan has been APPROVED by the PLANNING AUTHORITY and MUST be read in conjunction with the Planning Conditions of Consent No: 25/00832/PP Fergus Murray Head of Development and Economic Growth 12 November 2025 Page 33
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ITEM 6(b) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 25th November 2025 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: The Lodge on Loch Lomond, Luss, G83 8PA APPLICANT: Pikrevni Investments Ltd, Address as above AGENT: N/A DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Detached hotel premises with parking facilities incorporating main bar with lounge, restaurant, residential facilities and separate function suite with a separate bar. Munro building located across the car park incorporating bedrooms, spa, thermal suite, 2 function suites both including bars. Beach area has outdoor seating and bar area. Situated in rural village located on the shores of Loch Lomond in solely occupied buildings. EXISTING CORE HOURS PROPOSED CORE HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 Thursday 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 Friday 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 Saturday 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 Sunday 10.00 to 02.00 12.30 to 22.00 10.00 to 02.00 10.00 to 22.00 DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To change the description of the premises. 2) To change opening time for off sales on a Sunday from 12.30pm to 10.00am. Page 35 Agenda Item 6b
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ITEM 6(b) 3) To add 24hr licence for residents. 4) To change the layout plans. 5) Change of Premises Manager to Johnstone Aitken. CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Accommodation; Conference facilities; Restaurant; Bar meals; Celebrations; Funerals; Club and other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities; Films; Indoor/outdoor sports; Televised sports and outdoor drinking. LSO: See attached report. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections. OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION: (1) Extend the commencement hour for off-sales from 12.30p.m. to 10a.m. on a Sunday (2) Change the description of the premises (3) Addition of 24 hour licensing for residents (4) Changes to the layout plans to reflect the refurbishment that has taken place- building standards completion certificate awaited Page 36
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Classification: OFFICIAL LSO REPORT THE LODGE ON LOCH LOMOND PIKREVNI INVESTMENTS LTD, ON AND OFF SALES LUSS, G83 8PA LSO: the premises have recently undergone refurbishment in a number of areas; this application is to bring the premises licence in line with the changes made. Description of premises Current; Detached hotel premises with separate function suite building incorporating bar, lounge, restaurant, residential facilities, residential shops, spa, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, laconium and parking facilities. Situated in rural village location in solely occupied buildings adjoining the shores of Loch Lomond. Proposed; Detached hotel premises with parking facilities, incorporating main bar with lounge, restaurant, residential facilities and separate function suite with a separate bar. Munro building located across the car park, incorporating bedrooms, spa, thermal suite, 2 function rooms both including bars. Beach area has outdoor seating and bar area. Situated in rural village located on the shores of Loch Lomond in solely occupied building. Operating Plan Question 3 off sales, core hours Current; 12:30 to 22:00 on a Sunday Proposed; 10:00 till 22:00 on a Sunday…. in line with all other days. Question 5, column 4, activities to be carried on outwith permitted core hours. Current; to be deleted. Business seminars, meetings, seminars and team building events may commence before core licensing hours. Restaurant facilities and bar meals are available before the commencement of core licensing hours. Functions and club meetings may commence prior to core licensing hours. Recorded music will be played out with core hours during the provision of breakfast and early morning snack facilities. Live performances involving entertainment and dance facilities may take place as part of pre-arranged corporate events prior to core hours. Televised films are available to residents in the hotel bedrooms on demand on a 24-hour basis. Conference and Page 37
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Classification: OFFICIAL team building events take place both within and outwith core hours and incorporate sports such as archery. Televised sports may be shown out with core licensing hours particularly in relation to taking place in other parts of the world both in the lounge area and in the bedrooms. Outdoor drinking facilities are available on the terrace on the loch side of the hotel as shown on the location plan. Breakfast with coffee, tea etc. may be served on the terrace out with core licensing hours. Proposed; to be added Business meetings, conference seminars and team building events may commence before core licensing hours. Restaurant facilities are available before the commencement of core licensing hours. Functions and Events may commence prior to core licensing hours. Recorded music will play out with core licensing hours during the provision of breakfast. Live music and dance facilities may take place as part of pre-arranged corporate event prior to core licensing hours. Televised films and streaming is available to residents within the hotel bedrooms on a 24-hour basis. Conference and team building events take place, both within and outwith core licensing hours. Televised sports may be shown out with licensing hours, particularly in relation to taking place in other parts of the world within the lounge area, function suite or bedrooms. Proposed; 24-hour residents’ licence, (this is normally unwritten as there are statutory exemptions related to residents, notwithstanding the management would prefer to see this in writing within the terms of the variation.) LSO suggestion and agreed; The management reserve the right to sell/supply, alcohol to a hotel resident at any time and to permit the consumption of alcohol at any time, by both the hotel resident and their bona fide guest. (Exceptions in terms of section 63 2, c & d. Licensing Scotland act 2005) Question 7 capacity, Current; 520 Proposed 550 Layout Plans have been updated. (Building standards completion certificate awaited, applicant aware and in touch with Building Standards via architect.) Page 38
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ITEM 6(c) Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 25th November 2025 VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE NAME OF PREMISES: The Puffer, 8 Easdale Island, Oban, PA34 4TB APPLICANT: Slate Island Foods Ltd., Camuslaich, Clachan Seil, Oban, PA34 4TN AGENT: n/a DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: The premises is run as mixed use premises. A restaurant/tearoom occupies the front part of the premises and a pub occupies the rear. The premises are situated on a rural island within a small community. The premises are semi-detached being adjoined to the community hall on one side. The building itself is two former quarrier cottages and are solely occupied. EXISTING LICENSED HOURS ON SALES OFF SALES Monday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Tuesday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Wednesday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Thursday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Friday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Saturday 11.00 to 01.00 11.00 to 22.00 Sunday 12.30 to 23.00 12.30 to 22.00 DETAILS OF VARIATIONS SOUGHT:- The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To amend the seasonal variation. 2) To amend the Children and Young Person's conditions so that they can watch live music. Page 45 Agenda Item 6c
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ITEM 6(c) CURRENT ACTIVITIES: Restaurant; Bar meals; Celebrations; Funerals; Club or other group meetings; Recorded music; Live performances; Dance facilities and outdoor drinking facilities. CURRENT SEASONAL VARIATION:- From October - Easter. Tearoom/Bar - Thurs, Fri, Sat and Mon 11am - 3pm. Sunday 12.30pm - 3pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) Bar - Mon & Thur 7.30pm - 1am. Restaurant/Bar - Fri and Sat 6.00pm - 1am. World stone skimming championships held annually - weekend preceding last Monday in September Saturday 11:00 - 03:00, Sunday 11:00 - 11:00. Christmas and New Year holidays 22/12 - 04/01 open daily 19:30 - 01:00 but Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed. New Years Day open 14:00 - 01:00 PROPOSED SEASONAL VARIATION:- From October to April, The Puffer will reduce activity in line with demand - this may vary year to year. Hours and activity may increase some weeks when required - such as Christmas and New Year or school holidays. All activity will be advertised in advance of opening. CURRENT CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON CONDITIONS:- TERMS – Children and young persons will be permitted when accompanied by a supervising adult primarily in connection with family functions such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. or where attending a meal. This would include being on the premises before and after 8.00pm. There is a robust policy in place to ensure no alcohol is purchased or consumed by children or young persons and all staff are vigilant in this connection. Children will be permitted in tearoom alone. AGES – Any age subject to the whole terms of 6(b) above. TIMES – At any time with supervising adult, and at any time in tearoom without adult. PARTS – All areas, subject to terms above, except area in front of bar. PROPOSED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSON CONDITIONS:- TERMS – Children and young persons will be permitted when accompanied by a supervising adult primarily in connection with family functions such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. or where attending a meal or watching entertainment such as live music. This would include being on the premises before and after 8.00pm. There is a robust policy in place to ensure no alcohol is purchased or consumed by children or young persons and all staff are vigilant in this connection. Children will be permitted in Cafe alone. AGES – Any age subject to the whole terms of 6(b) above. TIMES – At any time with supervising adult, and at any time in tearoom without adult. PARTS - All areas, subject to terms above, except area in front of bar. LSO COMMENTS: See attached report. POLICE COMMENTS: No Police objections OBJECTIONS/REPRESENTATIONS: None POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION: Page 46
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Classification: OFFICIAL LSO REPORT THE PUFFER TEAROOM, BAR & RESTAURANT, SLATE ISLAND FOODS LTD., ON AND OFF SALES, 8 EASDALE ISLAND, BY OBAN, PA34 4TB LSO: The Puffer is a mixed-use premises serving the island community of Easdale. A restaurant/tearoom occupies the front of the premises, and a pub occupies the rear separated by a hallway. The applicant seeks to amend the seasonal variation to allow greater flexibility during the off-peak season and to amend Children and Young Persons conditions. OPERATING PLAN Q4 Seasonal variation Current: From October - Easter. Tearoom/Bar - Thurs, Fri, Sat and Mon 11am - 3pm. Sunday 12.30pm - 3pm (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) Bar - Mon & Thur 7.30pm - 1am. Restaurant/Bar - Fri and Sat 6.00pm - 1am. World stone skimming championships held annually - weekend preceding last Monday in September Saturday 11:00 - 03:00, Sunday 11:00 - 11:00. Christmas and New Year holidays 22/12 - 04/01 open daily 19:30 - 01:00 but Christmas Day and Boxing Day closed. New Years Day open 14:00 - 01:00 Proposed: From October to April, The Puffer will reduce activity in line with demand – this may vary year to year. Hours and activity may increase some weeks when required – such as Christmas and New Year or school holidays. All activity will be advertised in advance of opening. LSO suggestion: Management reserve the right to reduce activity within core hours in line with demand during the period October – April. All activity will be advertised in advance. LSO comment: The Board may wish to consider the seasonal variation as it deviates from current policy. Due to the remote location of the premises, it is not always financially/operationally viable to remain open at all times. Q6 Children and Young Persons Terms Current: Children and young persons will be permitted when accompanied by a supervising adult primarily in connection with family functions such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. or where attending a meal. This would include being on the premises before and after 8.00pm. There is a robust policy in place to ensure no alcohol is purchased or consumed by children or young persons and all staff are vigilant in this connection. Children will be permitted in tearoom alone. Proposed: Children and young persons will be permitted when accompanied by a supervising adult primarily in connection with family functions such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. Or Page 49
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Classification: OFFICIAL where attending a meal or watching entertainment such as live music. This would include being on the premises before and after 8.00pm. There is a robust policy in place to ensure no alcohol is purchased or consumed by children or young persons and all staff are vigilant in this connection. Children will be permitted in cafe alone. LSO suggestion: Children and Young Persons will be permitted entry accompanied by an adult aged 18 years or over for the purpose of; consuming food, attending a family function or watching entertainment, such as a live music event. Children and Young Persons will be permitted in the café area unaccompanied, for the purpose of consuming food and/or non-alcoholic beverages. Ages Current: Any age subject to the whole terms of 6(b) above. Proposed: No change LSO suggestion: Children aged 0 – 15 Young Persons aged 16 & 17 Times: Current: At any time with supervising adult, and at any time in tearoom without adult. Proposed: No change LSO suggestion: Until 8pm in the pub area or for the duration of a private function or event. Until 10pm in the tearoom/restaurant area or for the duration of a private function or event. Parts: Current: All areas, subject to terms above, except area in front of bar. Proposed: No change LSO suggestion: all public areas with exception of the immediate vicinity of the bar counter. Page 50
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1008271780.1 Classification: OFFICIAL Application to transfer a premises licence under the Gambling Act 2005 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FIRST If you are completing this form by hand, please write legibly in block capitals using ink. Use additional sheets if necessary (marked with the number of the relevant question). You may wish to keep a copy of the completed form for your records. Part 1 – Applicant Details If you are an individual, please fill in Section A. If the application is being made on behalf of an organisation (such as a company or partnership), please fill in Section B. Section A Individual applicant 1. Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr Other (please specify) 2. Surname: Other name(s): [Use the names given in the applicant’s operating licence or, if the applicant does not hold an operating licence, as given in any application for an operating licence] 3. Applicant’s address (home or business – [delete as appropriate]): Postcode: 4(a) The number of the applicant’s operating licence (as set out in the operating licence): 4(b) If the applicant does not hold an operating licence but is in the process of applying for one, give the date on which the application was made: 5. Tick the box if the application is being made by more than one person. [Where there are further applicants, the information required in questions 1 to 4 should be included on additional sheets attached to this form, and those sheets should be clearly marked “Details of further applicants”.] Section B Application on behalf of an organisation 6. Name of applicant business or organisation: GENDA EUROPE LIMITED [Use the names given in the applicant’s operating licence or, if the applicant does not hold an operating licence, as given in any application for an operating licence.] Page 51 Agenda Item 7a
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1008271780.1 Classification: OFFICIAL x 7. The applicant’s registered or principal address: HAMILTON HOUSE, MABLEDON PLACE, LONDON Postcode: WC1H 9BB 8(a) The number of the applicant’s operating licence (as given in the operating licence): 000- 065960-N-340343-004 8(b) If the applicant does not hold an operating licence but is in the process of applying for one, give the date on which the application was made: 9. Tick the box if the application is being made by more than one organisation. [Where there are further applicants, the information required in questions 6 to 8 should be included on additional sheets attached to this form, and those sheets should be clearly marked “Details of further applicants”.] Part 2 – Premises Details 10. Trading name used at licensed premises: HUNTER’S QUAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE 11. Give the address of the premises or, if none, give a description of the premises and its location. Where the premises are a vessel, give the place indicated in the premises licence as the place in the licensing authority’s area where the vessel is wholly or partly situated. Where possible this should include an address with a postcode: DOLPHIN LEISURE CENTRE HUNTER’S QUAY DUNOON Postcode: PA23 8HP 12. Telephone number at premises (if known): 13. Type of premises licence to be transferred: Regional casino Large casino Small casino Converted Casino Bingo Adult Gaming Centre X Betting (track) Betting (other) Family Entertainment Centre 14. Premises licence number (if known): G/PL/New/8 15. Please give the name of the current licence holder as it appears on the premises licence (if known): Surname: INSPIRED GAMING UK LTD Other name(s): Page 52
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1008271780.1 Classification: OFFICIAL Part 3 – Details of application for transfer 16. Give the date on which you want the transfer to take effect if approved: (01/11/2025) 17. If you want section 189(6) of the Gambling Act 2005 to apply, please tick the box x [Section 189(6) of the Gambling Act 2005 enables the applicant to be treated as the premises licence holder from the date on which this application is made until the date on which it is decided] 18(a) Have you contacted the holder of the premises licence? Yes 18(b) If the answer to question 18(a) is no, please confirm by ticking the box that you have taken all reasonable steps to contact the person holding the premises licence. 18(c) If you have answered question 18(b) by ticking the box, please give full details of the steps that you have taken to contact the holder of the premises licence: 19. Please set out any other matters which you consider to be relevant to your application: Page 53
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1008271780.1 Classification: OFFICIAL Part 4 – Declarations and Checklist (Please tick as appropriate) I/ We confirm that, to the best of my/ our knowledge, the information contained in this application is true. I/ We understand that it is an offence under section 342 of the Gambling Act 2005 to give information which is false or misleading in, or in relation X to,this application. I/ We confirm that the applicant(s) have the right to occupy the premises X Checklist: • Payment of the appropriate fee has been made/is enclosed – to be arranged • A plan of the premises is enclosed X • The existing premises licence is enclosed X • The existing premises licence is not enclosed, but the application is accompanied by – • A statement explaining why it is not reasonably practicable to produce the licence and, • An application under the Section 190 of the Gambling Act 2005 for the issue of a copy of the licence • I/we understand that if the above requirements are not complied with the application may be rejected X Part 5 – Signatures 20. Signature of applicant or applicant’s solicitor or other duly authorised agent. If signing on behalf of the applicant, please state in what capacity: Signature: Print Name: Aoife Ryan Date: 28 October 2025 Capacity:APPLICANT’S SOLICITOR 21. For joint applications, signature of 2nd applicant, or 2nd applicant’s solicitor or other authorised agent. If signing on behalf of the applicant, please state in what capacity: Signature: Print Name: Date: (dd/mm/yyyy) Capacity: [Where there are more than two applicants, please use an additional sheet clearly marked “Signature(s) of further applicant(s)”. The sheet should include all the information requested in paragraphs 20 and 21.] [Where the application is to be submitted in an electronic form, the signature should be generated electronically and should be a copy of the person’s written signature.] Page 54
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1008271780.1 Classification: OFFICIAL Part 6 – Contact Details 22(a) Please give the name of a person who can be contacted about the application: Aoife Ryan 22(b) Please give one or more telephone numbers at which the person identified in question 22(a) can be contacted: 0151 600 8281 23. Postal address for correspondence associated with this application: Hill Dickinson, No. 1 St. Paul's Square, Liverpool Postcode: L3 9SJ 24. If you are happy for correspondence in relation to your application to be sent via e-mail, please give the e-mail address to which you would like correspondence to be sent: aoife.ryan@hilldickinson.com Page 55
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AM / LGL - 008898 / 00699284 Page 1 ARGYLL AND BUTE LICENSING BOARD – 25th NOVEMBER 2025 REPORT BY CLERK TO THE BOARD STATEMENT OF GAMBLING POLICY 2025-2028 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 Section 349 of the Gambling Act 2005 provides that a licensing authority shall before each successive three year period, prepare a statement of the principles they propose to apply with respect to the exercise of their functions under the Act during that period and publish a statement. The Licensing Authority may, during a three year period, review and revise their statement of their policy with respect to the exercise of their functions during the remainder of that period. 1.2 In preparing a statement the Licensing Authority requires to consult with:- • The Chief Constable • One or more persons who appear to represent the interests of people carrying a gambling business in the authority’s area, and • One or more persons who appear to represent the interests of persons likely to be affected by the exercise of the authority’s functions under this act. 1.3 The present policy was last reviewed in 2022 and is due to expire in December 2025. Accordingly the Board at their meeting on 24th June 2025 agreed to undertake a review of the policy statement. A) As part of this review process, the Board agreed to initiate a consultation exercise with a number of groups and organisations as detailed in Appendix 1 and that the deadline for consultation responses was 17th October 2025. B) The consultation period has now ended and the only comment received was that the area plan of Argyll and Bute Council should be in colour. This change has now been incorporated into the Policy. C) If the revised policy is approved by the Licensing Board, the Licensing Board require to agree a date on which the revised policy will come into effect which must be at least 4 weeks after it has published a notice of intention to revise the policy. The notice of intention must be published on the Council’s website and in one or more of the following; - a local newspaper, a local newsletter or circular or similar document, a public notice board in the principal office of the authority, a public notice board in one or more public libraries in the authority’s area. 2 RECOMMENDATIONS 2.1 That the Licensing Board approve the amendments to the policy (copy attached) as highlighted and agree that notice should be given of this intention on the Councils website and the public notice board at the Councils headquarters and the notice boards at each of the area offices and agree that the revised statement of gambling policy will come into effect on the 30 December 2025. David Logan Clerk to the Board 20th October 2025 Page 63 Agenda Item 10a
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AM / LGL - 008898 / 00699284 Page 2 APPENDIX 1 1. Members of Argyll and Bute Licensing Board 2. Elected Members of Argyll and Bute Council 3. The Gambling Commission, Victoria Square House, Victoria Square, Birmingham, B2 4BP 4. The Chief Constable, Chief Constable, 851 London Road, Glasgow, G40 3RX 5. Scottish Fire & Rescue Service, Bothwell Road, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, ML3 0EA 6. Head of Development & Economic Growth, Department of Development and Infrastructure Services, Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT 7. Head of Children & Families, Community Services, Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT 8. Argyll and Bute Child Protection Committee, Children & Families Section, Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RT 9. H M Revenue & Customs, National Registration Unit, 7 Cochrane Street, Glasgow, G1 1HY 10. Associated Secretary, The Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4YN 11. The Chairman, British Casino Association, 38 Grosvenor Gardens, London, SW11 0EB 12. Association of British Bookmakers Limited, Regency House, 1-4 Warwick Street, London, W1B 5LT Page 64