Agenda and minutes

To appoint a Chairman for the meeting.

 RESOLVED – That Councillor P Whiteley be appointed Chairman.

To provide an opportunity for Members and Officers to declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests and for Members to declare if they have pre-determined any item on the agenda.

There were no declarations of interest.

To consider an application for a review of the premises licence for The Music Box, Congleton.

The Sub-Committee considered a report which detailed an application made by Cheshire East Environmental Health Department for a review of the Premises Licence of the Music Box Public House in Congleton under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003.

Two representatives of the premises licence holder attended the hearing and made representations with respect to the application.

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 in respect of reviews of premises licences

• Cheshire East Borough Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy

• All the evidence, including the oral representations and written submissions of interested parties

the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED

(a)  That the following condition be attached to the Premises Licence:

There shall be no live music or recorded music (other than background music) or any such entertainment that has the potential to cause disturbance to the locality at these premises until

(i)  a scheme of sound insulation works detailing the proposed acoustic attenuation, including clear attenuation evidence, drawn up by a suitably qualified person and, where required, details of ventilation has been agreed by Cheshire East Environmental Health Department and any other relevant body

and

(ii)  all agreed works have been completed to the satisfaction of Cheshire East Environmental Health Department and any other relevant body.

(b)  That the Designated Premises Supervisor be removed with immediate effect.