To receive declarations of personal and prejudicial interest (if any) from Members/Officers in accordance with the provisions of the Members Code of Conduct adopted by Council from 1 September 2008.

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The Team Manager – Licensing presented a report, regarding an application that had been received from Darker Enterprises Limited for the renewal of the Sex Establishment Licence in respect of the above premises, which is placed before the Sub-Committee for consideration, as powers have not been delegated under the Scheme of Delegation to Officers.

She advised that the current licence was subject to the Council’s standard conditions and to the special conditions attached at Appendix A to the report.  The hours of trading are from 0930 to 2000 hours Monday to Saturday and from 1000 to 1600 hours on Sunday.

The Team Manager – Licensing stated that there had been no recommendations from the statutory consultees to vary the conditions attached at appendix A, and no objections had been received in respect of the application.

The Team Manager – Licensing advised that the applicant had complied with the statutory requirements to advertise the application and details of these were shown in the report, together with other associated requirements and guidance. She added that an enforcement officer had carried out inspection of the premises and found no breaches of the current licence or any other cause for concern.

A vote was carried out in respect of the application and it was;

RESOLVED: That the Sub-Committee unanimously agreed for the renewal of the above Licence, subject to the existing terms and conditions.

To consider any other item(s) of business in respect of which notice has been given in accordance with Rule 4 of the Council Procedure Rules and which the person presiding at the meeting is of the opinion should by reason of special circumstances be transacted at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

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