Issue - meetings

To consider an application by Enterprise Inns Plc to vary a Premises Licence in respect of the Wilbraham Arms, 58 Welsh Row, Nantwich.

Note: Having declared that she knew one of the objectors, Julie Zientek, Democratic Services Officer, withdrew from the meeting during consideration of this item and Sarah Baxter, Democratic Services Officer, took her place.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application to vary the Premises Licence for the Wilbraham Arms, 58 Welsh Row, Nantwich.

The following attended the hearing and made representations with respect to the application:

• two representatives of the applicant

• a solicitor representing the applicant

• local residents

• Councillor A Moran, Ward Councillor

After a full hearing of the application 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 written representations of interested parties, the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED – That the application for a variation be granted as follows:

·         Sale and Supply of Alcohol

Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 to 23.30

Thursday to Saturday 10:00 to midnight

·         Late Night Refreshment

Sunday to Wednesday 23:00 to midnight

Thursday to Saturday 23:00 to 00.30

·         Opening Hours of the Premises

Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 to midnight

Thursday to Saturday 10:00 to 00.30

·         All regulated entertainment to be removed from the Premises Licence

·         Condition 4 of Annex 2 of the existing Premises Licence to be deleted, so that children under the age of 16 are permitted on the premises after 20.00

The applicant and parties who had made relevant representations were reminded of the right to appeal the decision to the Magistrates Court within 21 days.