Issue - meetings

To consider a temporary event notice which has been served in respect of V Bar, 26 West Street, Congleton, Cheshire and the objection notice which has been received in respect of this temporary event notice.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding a temporary event notice served under the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003 together with an objection notice served in relation to the temporary event notice under section 104 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The following attended the hearing and made representations with respect to the temporary event notice:

• the Licence holder

• a representative of the Licence holder

• two representatives of the Environmental Health Service

After a full hearing and in accordance with the rules of procedure, the Chairman of the Sub-Committee reported that, after taking account of:

• The Secretary of State’s Guidance under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003

• Cheshire East Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy

• The four licensing objectives (namely the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, the prevention of public nuisance, and the protection of children from harm)

• All the evidence, including the oral representations made at the meeting and the objection notice

the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED - That a counter notice be given to the Notice of Temporary Event under section 105 of the Licensing Act 2003, on the grounds that the licensing objective of the prevention of public nuisance would not be met.