Agenda, decisions and minutes

To receive apologies for absence from those Members who are unable to attend the meeting.

Councillor Ali Arshad sent his apologies.

Councillor Ali Arshad sent his apologies.

Toapprovethe Minutesofthemeetingsof the Panelheld on the 26^th February 2025 and 11^th March 2025.

The minutes of the meetings held on 26^th February 2025 and 11^th March 2025 were agreed as a correct record.

The minutes of the meetings held on 26^th February 2025 and 11^th March 2025 were agreed as a correct record.

Members will be asked to say if there are any items on the Agenda in which they have any disclosable pecuniary interests or any other interests, which may prevent them from participating in any discussion of the items or participating in any vote upon the items.

No interests were declared.

No interests were declared.

Most agenda items take place in public. This only changes where there is a need to consider exempt information, as contained at Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. You will be informed at this point which items are to be recommended for exclusion and to be resolved by the Panel.

All agenda items were considered in public.

All agenda items were considered in public.

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In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10, Members of the Public must submit a deputation in writing, at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting and shall subsequently be notified if the deputation shall be heard. A maximum of four deputations shall be heard at any one meeting.

No deputations or petitions were received.

No deputations or petitions were received.

To receive any public questions.

In accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11, the period for the asking and answering of public questions shall not exceed 15 minutes.

Any questions must be submitted in writing at least three clear working days in advance of the meeting.

No public questions were asked.

No public questions were asked.

To consider the Licensing Application at 9:30am.

Contact: Jordan Barrett, Licensing Officer – Tel: 01484 221000

RESOLVED -

That the application for the full variation in respect of premises known as, Empire House, Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AL, be approved as requested.

The Panel considered a report which outlined an application for the full variation of Empire House, Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AL.

The Licensing Officer advised the Panel that on the 9th April 2025, the Licensing Department received an application for the full variation of a premises Licence, in respect of Empire House, Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AL.

The licensable activities applied for were:-

-         Sale of alcohol (on and off the premises) Monday – Sunday 08:00 – 23:00. 

The premises currently has a licence in place, and the licensable activities are as follows:-

-         Sale of Alcohol (on and off the premises) Monday – Sunday 08:00 – 22:00

-         Sale of Alcohol (on and off the premises) New Years Eve 08:00 – 01:00 (The Following Day)

In response to the application, one representation was received from a local resident objecting to the variation.

The applicant advised the Panel that the premises is a business members club which has been operating for over four years.  The closing time for the business is 23:00 hours, however, alcohol can only be sold up until 22:00 hours.  By increasing the hours of sale of alcohol would give the business more flexibility to cater for events and bring it in line with other businesses in the area.

The representation received from a member of the public stated that the licensing objectives in respect of the Prevention of Crime and Disorder, Public Safety, the Prevention of Public Nuisance and the Protection of Children from Harm would not be achieved if the variation was granted.  Concerns were also raised that there would likely be an increase in noise, anti-social behaviour and public nuisance and asked that the application be rejected. 

Having considered all the information presented both verbally and in writing, the Panel, in reaching its decision, had due regard to the provisions of the Licensing Act 2003, the statutory guidance issued under section 182 of the Act, the Councils Statement of Licensing Policy and the relevant provisions of the Human Rights Act.

RESOLVED -

That the application for the full variation in respect of premises known as, Empire House, Lewisham Road, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AL, be approved as requested.