Agenda and minutes

The meeting was held remotely, in accordance with the Local Authorities and Police & Crime Panels (Coronavirus) (Flexibility of Local Authority and Police & Crime Panel Meetings) (England & Wales) Regulations 2020.

NOTED       that no Member or Officer declared any interest pursuant to any statutory requirement in any matter discussed or voted upon at the meeting.

The Chairman advised that the proceedings were being recorded by the Council and that the meeting was being livestreamed and broadcast from the Civic Suite, Castle House.

AGREED      (unanimously) that the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 September 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

AGREED      that the Forward Plan for the period 1 November 2020 - 31 October 2021 be noted and that the following item be added to the meeting to be held on Thursday, 11 March 2021.

·      Report on setting noise limits to use in considering noise nuisance.

The Business Manager - Public Protection, presented a report regarding Pubwatch Schemes in Newark & Sherwood District.  Pubwatch was a voluntary scheme set up to promote best practice to achieve a safer environment in all licensed premises throughout the U.K.  The report gave details of the Pubwatch Schemes running in the District, including Newark, Ollerton, Blidworth & Rainworth and Southwell.  The forums ran with varying degrees of success, however they were a useful forum for licencees and for the Council.  Officers supported the forums where possible and through them, had been able to issue guidance, particularly in relation to the Covid-19 Pandemic.  The Chairman had attended a number of Pubwatch meetings and recommended provision of a standard agenda to provide a uniform structure for the meetings.

Members considered that it was appropriate for the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Licensing Committee to attend Pubwatch meetings.

AGREED      (unanimously) that

(a)          the Council producing a standard agenda for the meetings; and

(b)          Officers promote the benefits of the Scheme locally.

AGREED      (unanimously) that the Minutes of the Licensing Hearing in respect of The 616, Wellow held on 18 August 2020 be noted.

AGREED      (unanimously) that the Minutes of the Licensing Hearing in respect of 18 Castle Gate, Newark held on 21 August 2020 be noted.

AGREED      (unanimously) that the Minutes of the Licensing Hearing in respect of Swan and Salmon, Newark held on 24 September 2020 be noted.

AGREED      (unanimously) that the Minutes of the Licensing Hearing in respect of Bramley Apple, Southwell held on 29 October 2020 be noted.

The Committee considered the report presented by the Senior Licensing Officer in relation to the activity and performance of the Licensing Team between 1 July and 30 September 2020. The Business Manager- Public Protection highlighted the action taken in relation to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Members wished to express their thanks to all staff in provision of the response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

AGREED      (unanimously) that the report be noted.

The Committee considered the report presented by the Senior Licensing Officer in relation to the Temporary Event Notices received between 1 July and 30 September 2020.

AGREED      that the report be noted.