Agenda and minutes

The agenda and reports associated with this minute can be found at:-

http://committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=149&MId=2929&Ver=4

Please note that if any changes are made to this minute at the point of approval, these will be outlined in the subsequent minute and this document will not be retrospectively altered.

At the commencement of the meeting, the Convener advised that this would be his last meeting as Convener of the Licensing Committee, he therefore wished to thank officers and members of the Committee for the work they have undertaken and the support they have provided in relation to the Committee.  He especially wished to thank the previous Conveners, Councillors Boulton and Blackman for their support since his appointment as Convener and Councillors Townson, Boulton and Malone for their contribution at the Evidential Hearings Sub-Committee meetings.

The Committee had before it the minute of its previous meeting of 1 July, 2014.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the minute as a correct record.

The Committee had before it the minute of meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub-Committee of 8 July, 2014.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the minute.

The Committee had before it the minute of meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub-Committee of 23 July, 2014.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the minute.

The Committee had before it the minute of meeting of the Licensing Urgent Business Sub-Committee of 28 July, 2014.

The Committee resolved:-

to note the minute.

The Committee had before it a number of requests for film classification submitted by the Aberdeen Film Festival.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the film classification certificates as listed in the report.

The Committee had before it a number of requests for film classification submitted by the Belmont Cinema.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the film classification certificates as listed in the report.

The Committee had before it, for its consideration, the applications listed in Appendix A to this minute.

The Committee resolved:-

that all applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix A and that all licences are subject to the Council’s standard conditions unless otherwise stated.

The Committee had before it a report by the Acting Director of Corporate Governance which advised members of the roles and responsibilities of the Litigation and Licensing Team and the Taxi Inspection Centre in relation to the delivery of the Taxi Licence Function.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee note the report.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendation.

to note the business statement.

EXEMPT INFORMATION

In accordance with the DATA PROTECTION ACT 1988 (PrINCIPLE 1), the press and public were excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following item.

The Committee had before it, for its consideration, the applications listed in Appendix B to this minute.

The Committee resolved:-

that all applications be determined on the basis shown in Appendix B and that all licences are subject to the Council’s standard conditions unless otherwise stated.

- COUNCILLOR FRASER FORSYTH, Convener

APPENDIX A

1.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR a House in Multiple Occupation

Application Reference Number – 4/01

Premises - 26 Bedford Place

With reference to Appendix A, Item 6 of the minute of meeting of the Committee of 2 June, 2010, the Committee had before it an application for a licence to operate a House in Multiple Operation (HMO) for the reason of the applicant’s previous HMO history with the Council.

Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager advised that upgrading works on the premises had still to be completed, although this was not the reason it was before the Committee today.

The Committee had circulated a letter from the applicant’s agent Mr Chris Minchin and heard him speak in its support.

The Committee resolved:-

to defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time officers could grant the application under delegated powers if appropriate.

2.            APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE FOR a House in Multiple Occupation

Application Reference Number – 4/02

Premises – 61 Leslie Road

Mr Ally Thain, Private Sector Housing Manager advised that a letter of representation had been received in respect of the application approximately 4 weeks beyond the statutory time period within which such letters must be received (21-day period). He further advised that the Committee may consider late representations if it was satisfied that it was reasonable for the respondents to make the representation after the deadline. Mr Thain also indicated that works on the premises had still to be completed, although this was not the reason it was before the Committee today.

The Committee heard from the respondents who explained why the letter of representation should be considered today.

The Committee heard from the applicant, Mr Michael McFadyen who did not object to the letter of representation being submitted, although he did advise that if the letter was to be accepted, that the Committee also accept a letter of response to the letter of representation.

The Committee resolved:-

that the letter of representation and the letter of response from the applicant be introduced to the proceedings.

The Committee heard from the respondent in support of the letter of representation.

The Committee heard from the applicant in support of the application.

Councillor Townson, seconded by the Convener moved:-

to defer consideration of the application until the works were completed, after which time officers could grant the application under delegated powers if appropriate.

Councillor Malone, seconded by Councillor Boulton moved as an amendment:-

to defer consideration of the application until a site visit had been undertaken.

On a division, there voted:- for the motion (4) – the Convener and Councillors  ...  view the full minutes text for item 11.