Agenda and draft minutes

To appoint a Chair for this meeting.

RESOLVED that Councillor Shannon Jezzard is elected to chair this hearing.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any items on the agenda.

None.

The Chair will move that the following item be taken in private session on the grounds that it is likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as specified under Paragraph 1 of Part One of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, if and so long as in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing information.

Paragraph 1: Information relating to any individual.

RESOLVED that the following items be taken in private session on the grounds that they are likely to involve the disclosure of exempt information as specified under Paragraph 1 of Part One of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, if and so long as in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing information.

Paragraph 1: Information relating to any individual.

RESOLVED that the procedure for the meeting is noted.

On 12 October 2020, the Council received an application for Summary Review of the premises licence in respect of The White Horse, 160 Old Road, Harlow, CM17 0HQ made by Essex Police (applicant).

On 13 October 2020, the Council determined to take interim steps to remove the Designated Premises Supervisor and suspend the premises licence with immediate effect until a full review hearing.

At this full hearing, Members of the Sub Committee considered the request made to review the premises licence and decided whether the interim steps should remain in place, be withdrawn or be modified.

Having carefully considered all the evidence presented by the Licensing Officer, Essex Police (applicant), one representative, the Licence Holder and the Licence Holder’s representative it was:

RESOLVED that the premises licence would be REVOKED and the interim steps determined on 13 October 2020 should remain in place pending the appeal period.