Agenda and minutes

The Board approved the minute subject to an amendment at article 14 to read “The Board was advised that the annual fee had now been paid”.

The applicant did not appear.

The Board Resolved:-

To take no further action

The Board had before it, for its consideration, the applications as listed in 3 to 19 of this minute.

The Board had before them a letter of objection dated 21 February 2018 from the NHS.  Ms Wilson spoke in support of the letter.

Thereafter, the Board heard from the applicant in support of the application.

The Board Resolved :

To grant the licence subject to the local condition in respect of CCTV policy by 5 votes to 4.

The Board heard from Mr Alexander Munro, legal advisor, that there had been no objections or representations received in connection with the application.

The Board resolved:

To grant the application subject to the local condition in respect of Drugs Policy

Councillor Greig left the meeting.

The Board had before it a letter of representation dated 23 February 2018 from Police Scotland and a letter of objection dated 21 February 2018 from the NHS.

Sergeant Flett and Ms Wilson spoke to their letters, thereafter the agent, Mr Thompson, solicitor, and the applicant addressed the Board in support of the application.

The Board resolved:

To grant the application subject to the local conditions in respect of CCTV, Drugs Policy, radio links, door stewards and outdoor seating areas.  In particular, the demarcation of outdoor areas, no amplified music in external areas and a terminal hour of 22:00hrs.

The Board heard from Mr Alexander Munro, legal advisor, that the agent had submitted an amended operating plan and therefore, Police Scotland and the Licensing Standards officer had withdrawn their letter and memo of representation.

Sergeant Flett and Ms Gilchrist confirmed the above.

The Board resolved:

To grant the application as amended subject to the local condition in respect to drugs policy.

The Board had before them a letter of representation dated 19 February 2018 from Police Scotland and a letter of representation dated 21 February 2018 from the NHS.

Sergeant Flett and Ms Wilson Spoke to their letters, thereafter, Mrs Hood spoke in support of the application.

The Board resolved:

To grant the application subject to the local condition in respect of the Drugs Policy.

Councillor Greig returned to the meeting

Councillor McLellan declared and interest in the application and left the meeting.

The Board had before it a letters of representation dated 23 February 2018 from Police Scotland and dated 21 February 2018 from the NHS.  They also had before them an email of representation from the Community Council and a memo of representation from the Licensing Standard Officer.

Sergeant Flett, Ms Wilson and Ms Gilchrist spoke to their letters and memo.  Thereafter, Mr Fraser, Solicitor, spoke in support of the application.

The Board resolved:

To grant the application as amended with the local condition in respect of the Drugs Policy.

Councillor McLellan returned to the meeting.

The Board had before it eight emails of objection from the public and one email of representation from the Community Council.

The three objectors in attendance spoke to their emails, thereafter, Mr Dawson, solicitor, spoke in support of the application.

The Board resolved:

To grant the application.

Councillor McLellan declared an interest and left the meeting.

This application was deferred from the meeting of 24 January 2018

The Board had before it a letter of representation dated 22 November 2017 from Police Scotland.  A memo of representation dated 23 November 2017 and 20 November 2017 from the Licensing Standard Officer and Environmental Health respectively, and a letter of objection from the Disability Equality Partnership.

Sergeant Flett, Ms Gilchrist, and Mr Gilchrist spoke to their letter and memos.  Thereafter, Mr Cummins, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application

The Board resolved:

To grant the application 5 votes to 3

Councillor McLellan returned to the meeting.

The Board had before it a letter dated 15 February 2018 from Police Scotland.

The applicant was not in attendance.

The Board resolved:

To defer the application until the next meeting

The Board had before it a letter dated 15 February 2018 from Police Scotland.

Sergeant Flett spoke the letter, thereafter; the applicant spoke in support of the application.

The Board resolved:

To grant the application

The Board had before it a letter dated 6 January 2018 from Police Scotland.

Sergeant Flett spoke the letter, thereafter; the applicant spoke in support of the application.

The Board resolved:

To grant the application

The board had before it a letter dated 23 February 2018 from Police Scotland.

Mr Alexander Munro, legal advisor, informed the Board that the licence holder had now surrendered the licence.

The Board resolved:

To take no further action

The Board had before it a letter dated 8 March 2018 from Police Scotland.

Sergeant Flett spoke to the letter; thereafter the applicant addressed the Board in response.

The Board resolved:

To endorse the licence

The Board had before it a letter dated 7 March 2018 from Police Scotland

The licence holder was not in attendance.

The Board resolved;

To defer the review until the next meeting

Mr Cummins, Solicitor for the applicant, addressed the Board in support of the application

The Board resolved:

To grant the application

Mr Alexander Munro, Legal advisor, addressed the Board on the Disability Access and Facilities Statement.

The Board resolved:

To note the position

Mr Alexander Munro, legal adviser, updated the Board on the consultation questionnaires for the Statement of Policy consultation.

The Board resolved:

To note the position.