The meeting commenced at 10:45 to facilitate on-going discussion between the Premises Licence Holder and the representatives from Kent Police.

Resolved: That Cllr. Walshe be appointed Chairman of the meeting.

There were none.

Consideration of Exempt Information

Recommendation: That, under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting when considering Appendix A  of the following report, on the grounds that likely disclosure of exempt information is involved as defined by Schedule 12A, paragraph 7 (Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime)

Resolved: That, under section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting when considering Appendix A  of the following report, on the grounds that likely disclosure of exempt information is involved as defined by Schedule 12A, paragraph 7 (Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention, investigation or prosecution of crime).

(Fawkham and West Kingsdown)

(Exempt Information Schedule 12A paragraph 7 Local Government Act 1972)

The Hearing gave consideration to a report by the Chief Officer Environmental and Operational Services giving details of an application under Section 53A of the Licensing Act 2003 for a summary review of the premises licence. On 30 May 2014 a meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee had taken the interim step to suspend the premises licence pending the full review. A representation had been received by Sevenoaks District Council on 2 June 2014 made by the Premises Licence Holder against that interim step. Accordingly and under Section 53B of the Licensing Act 2003 the interim steps had been referred to the Sub-Committee for consideration.

An operating schedule proposed by the Premises Licence Holders was tabled for the consideration of the Hearing.

The Hearing heard from the representative from Kent Police and asked questions. The Hearing heard from the legal representative for the Premises Licence Holder and asked questions.

At 12.07 the Hearing Members, withdrew to consider the issues raised. The Council’s Legal Advisor and Democratic Services Officer were present to give legal advice and to minute the decision.

At 12.47 the Hearing Members, Council’s Legal Advisor and Democratic Services Officer returned to the Council Chamber.

It was unanimously -

Resolved:  That the additional conditions as set out in the Notice of Determination attached as an appendix to these minutes be added to the premises licence.