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 Premises Licence submitted by Co-operative Group Food Ltd in respect of a proposed new store on land at West Street, Woolstanwood, Crewe.

The Sub-Committee considered a report regarding an application from Co-operative Group Food Ltd for a Premises Licence for a proposed convenience retail store under section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003.

A representative of local residents and two representatives of the applicant 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

• 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 and the police

the following course of action had been agreed:

RESOLVED – That the application from Co-operative Group Food Ltd for a Premises Licence for a proposed convenience retail store on land at West Street, Woolstanwood, Crewe be granted as follows:

Sale and supply of alcohol (for consumption off the premises) Monday to Sunday 06:00 to 23:00, subject to the conditions volunteered within the operating schedule.