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APOLOGIES Minutes: Apologies were intimated from Rory Colville, Gordon Blair and Sandy Taylor. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Minutes: It was noted that there were no declarations of interest. |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LICENSING BOARD MEETING OF 7TH SEPTEMBER 2021 Minutes: The minute of the meeting held on 7th September
2021 was submitted and approved. |
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APPLICATIONS FOR A PREMISES LICENCE |
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Aspen Lodge, Glencruitten Road, Oban, PA34 4QB PDF 232 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4(a) Additional documents: Minutes: The applicant, Carol Bennett attended and explained that the
business was a small luxury bed and breakfast with an honesty bar which offered
local whisky and gin. Ms Bennett also advised that there would be tastings and
functions for birthdays, anniversaries etc. with champagne and prosecco. Raymond Park, Licensing Standards Officer advised that this
was a slightly unusual application as the business was an extension to the
family home and included private terraces for each bedroom, with a terminal
hour of 12 Midnight which he noted was out with the Board’s Policy. Mr Park added that the Board’s policy would
apply to the communal area and confirmed he had no issues or concerns with the
application. The Chair thought it was unnecessary to include a terminal
hour of 12 Midnight for the private terraces. Ms Bennett said she would be
happy to control this if it was acceptable to the Board as all events would be
low key. The Chair moved to grant the application with no
restrictions on the private terraces. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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MA/KE, Building 206, Machrihanish Airbase, Campbeltown, PA28 6NU PDF 223 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4(c) Additional documents:
Minutes: The applicant and premises manager, Adele Martin attended
and advised that the premises would be used for online sales only. Ms Martin
said that she wanted to sell letterbox gift boxes which would include
miniatures of alcohol and cocktails and that the unit would be used for storage
only. Eric Dearie, Licensing Standards Officer advised that the
premises was a secure unit within the business park and he had no concerns with
the application. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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Sgriob-Ruadh Farm, Glengorm Road, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6QD PDF 232 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4(d) Additional documents:
Minutes: The applicant, Lily Reade attended together with Rohan
Snelling, Production Manager. Ms Reade explained that the café, which was
situated on a cheese farm, had been trading for 20 years but they were now
seeking to offer wines and beer. Ms Reade added that she was in the process of
setting up a distillery but this was in the early stages of development. Eric Dearie, Licensing Standards Officer noted that the
10.00am commencement hour for on-sales was out with the Board’s policy. He also
suggested that the wording at section 5(f) under ‘any other activities’ be
removed from the operating plan as this was not required. He confirmed he had
no other issues with the application. Roddy McCuish asked Ms Reade why the 10a.m. commencement
hour for on-sales was necessary. She said that she wanted it to be in line with
the café opening hours so that customers could have the option to buy or sample
alcohol during the cheese tours. Jean Moffat advised that a further licence application would
be required for the distillery and in the meantime the opening hours should be
amended to 11.00am. Ms Reade confirmed she was happy with this. Rory Colville noted that there was no seasonal variation. Ms
Reade said the shop usually closed at the end of October each year but would
like to keep trading by way of an honesty box. Eric Dearie explained that the on-sales would be seasonal
and the off-sales would be throughout the year and suggested that this could be
stated on the seasonal variation. Sandy Taylor asked if the honesty box would be used off
season only. Ms Reade said it would be throughout the winter months but moving
forward, the shop would eventually be manned at all times. The Chair asked the Depute Clerk, Susan Mair if a seasonal
variation would be required. Ms Mair stated that as there would be a change in
operation in the winter months whereby the café would be closed from 31st October
to 1st April and may be opened occasionally for pre-booked events, wording to
that effect should be included in the premises licence. She added that the
public should be made aware of the actual operating hours. Ms Reade advised she would be happy to
include the appropriate wording. The Chair moved to grant the application with the opening
hour for on-sales to be amended to 11.00am; to remove the statement under ‘any
other activities’; a terminal hour for the external area of 10.00pm for adults
and 8.00pm for children and young persons and the relevant wording to be agreed
for the seasonal variation in consultation with the Licensing Standards
Officer. Susan Mair asked what type of performances would be held
within the premises. Ms Reade said that it would be acoustic only for events
like the music festival. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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The Perch, Main Road, Garelochhead, Helensburgh, G84 0AN PDF 230 KB Summary Sheet attached
– Item 4(e) Additional documents: Minutes: The applicant, Lauren Breach attended and advised that the
business was a family partnership operating since June and sought to provide
alcohol with meals. Raymond Park, Licensing Standards Officer stated that Ms
Breach was happy to comply with the Board’s Policy for the outside area with a
terminal hour of 10.00pm for adults and 8.00pm for children and young persons.
Mr Park said that planning permission had not yet been granted for the external
area but asked if this could be considered meantime and once permission was
obtained it could then be utilised without the need for the applicant to submit
a major variation. Susan Mair, Depute Clerk advised
that in principle this could be considered but emphasised that the area could
not be utilised until planning permission was granted. Rory Colville referred to the Licensing Standards Officer’s
report (Appendix 1) and asked if the capacity would be 80 or 43. Ms Breach
explained that the maximum capacity would be 43, this included the outside area
which would seat 8 persons. Rory Colville noted that no off-sales had been
applied for and wondered if customers would be taking unfinished bottles from
the premises. Ms Breach said she had not thought of that and would be happy to
include off-sales if permitted. Sandy Taylor noted the premises were semi- detached and
asked if this could cause any noise issues. Ms Breach stated that the
neighbouring property was at the rear of the premises with a side lane and the
external area was at the front. The Chair referred back to the off-sales not being applied
for. Ms Mair advised that this would be required to enable customers to take
away unfinished bottles of alcohol and although it was not advertised, this
could be included in the operating plan. The Chair asked Ms Breach if she was happy to amend the
on-sales opening time to 11.00am and she replied she was. Susan Mair said that if the Board was happy to include
off-sales then a restriction could be included to state it would be for
unfinished bottles only. Raymond Park advised that he had included similar wording at
section 5(f) of the operating plan for a previous application. The Chair moved to grant the application subject to the
relevant planning permission being received for the external area with a
terminal hour of 10.00pm for adults and 8.00pm for children and young persons
and to include off-sales but restricted to taking away unfinished bottles only. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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APPLICATION FOR MAJOR VARIATION OF A PREMISES LICENCE |
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Co-op, 75 Frederick Crescent, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42 7BE PDF 228 KB The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To add Home Deliveries as an activity on the Operating Plan. 2) To amend the wording relating to recorded music. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 5(a) Minutes: Eilidh McGuire, Solicitor, Glasgow attended on behalf of the
applicant and explained that this was the first of five similar applications
from the Co-operative Food Group. Ms McGuire spoke to the terms of the
application which sought to amend the activities to allow recorded background
music and to include home deliveries which had been rolling out for some time
throughout other stores. She said there would be robust procedures in place and
staff were trained to a high level. Rory Colville asked if there was a demand for this type of
service. Ms McGuire said there was demand shown especially since covid. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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Co-op, Lochview, Tarbert, PA29 6TW PDF 225 KB The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- To add home deliveries as an activity on the Operating Plan Summary Sheet attached
– Item 5(b) Minutes: Eilidh McGuire, Solicitor, Glasgow attended on behalf of the
applicant and confirmed that this was in similar terms to Agenda item 5(a) but
was only seeking the addition of home deliveries. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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Co-op, 33 Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NV PDF 227 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- To add Home Deliveries as an activity on the Operating Plan Summary Sheet attached
– Item 5(c) Minutes: Eilidh McGuire, Solicitor, Glasgow attended on behalf of the
applicant and confirmed that this was in similar terms to Agenda item 5(a) but was only seeking the addition of home
deliveries. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise minded this became the decision of the Board. |
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Co-op, Scarinish, Isle of Tiree, PA77 6UH PDF 231 KB The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- To add Home Deliveries and Recorded Music as activities on the Operating Plan Summary Sheet attached
– Item 5(d) Minutes: Eilidh McGuire, Solicitor, Glasgow attended on behalf of the
applicant and confirmed that this was in the same terms as Agenda item 5(a)
which sought to amend the activities to allow recorded background music and the
addition of home deliveries. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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Co-op, The Avenue, Main Street, Inveraray, PA32 8UQ PDF 227 KB The applicants wish to vary the licence as follows:- To add Home deliveries as an activity on the Operating Plan Summary Sheet attached
– Item 5(e) Minutes: Eilidh McGuire, Solicitor, Glasgow attended on behalf of the
applicant and confirmed that this was in similar terms to Agenda item 5(a) but
was only seeking the addition of home deliveries. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise minded this became the decision of the Board. |
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The Galleon, Post Office Brae, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NT PDF 243 KB The applicant wishes to vary the licence as follows:- 1) To add off-sales hours to the licence. 2) To change opening time of restaurant to 8.00am. 3) To change Sunday opening time for on-sales to 11.00am. 4) To add recorded music as an activity on the operating plan. Summary Sheet attached
– Item 5(f) Minutes: The applicant Elaine Cahill attended and spoke to the terms
of the application which sought to: add off-sales 11.00am to 10.00pm, Monday to
Sunday; to change the opening time of the restaurant to 8.00am; to change the
Sunday opening time for on-sales from 12.30pm to 11.00am; and add recorded
music as an activity on the operating plan. Raymond Park, Licensing Standards Officer advised that the
applicant had taken over the premises in March 2021 and wanted to update the
operating plan to reflect her business plan. Rory Colville asked if there was demand for off-sales. Ms
Cahill explained that it was a new restaurant and she wanted to offer boxes of
specialised wine to customers. The Chair moved to grant the application as applied for. With no-one else being otherwise minded, this became the decision of the Board. |
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REVIEW OF PERSONAL LICENCES |
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Revocation of personal licences where licence holders have not undertaken the refresher training A list of personal licences to be revoked is
attached. Minutes: The list of personal licence holders (Appendix 2) who had not undertaken the required refresher training within the prescribed timescale was noted and the Board agreed to revoke their personal licence. |
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A list of personal licences to be revoked is
attached. Minutes: The list of personal licence holders (Appendix 3) who had not submitted an application to renew their licence was noted and the Board agreed to revoke their licence. |
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS |
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Festive Hours Policy 2021 PDF 268 KB A copy of the proposed
Festive Hours policy is attached. Minutes: The Festive Hours Policy was approved by the Board. |
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Vaccine Certification Approach in Argyll and Bute PDF 316 KB Report by Alan Morrison, Regulatory Services and Building Standards Manager. Minutes: Alan Morrison, Regulatory Services and Building Standards
Manager referred to his report (Appendix 4) which provided Board members with
an overview of the new COVID vaccination certificate requirements and the work
undertaken by Environmental Health Services and the Licensing Standards
Officers. He advised that a number of premises had taken themselves out with
the vaccination certification scheme by removing dance floors etc. Rory Colville referred to the cases and asked that if it
became an endemic situation, would the regulations be in place for some time.
Mr Morrison stated that this would be a decision for the Scottish Government
but advised that the current scheme will be in place until March 2022 and then
it will be reviewed. The Chair thanked Mr Morrison for the report and moved
approval of the recommendations at paragraph 1.5. This was agreed by the Board. Susan Mair, Depute Clerk suggested that the terms of the certification scheme should be highlighted to the licensed trade through social media and including a reminder about the continuing requirements to wear face masks and to note customers’ contact details. This was agreed by the Board. |
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Licensing Board will be held on Tuesday 22nd February 2022 at 11.00am. Minutes: The next meeting of the Licensing Board will be held by Skype on Tuesday 22nd February 2022 at 11.00am. |