Agenda item
Is It Worth It - verbal report from Depute Clerk
Minutes:
The Board was advised of the recent screening of the film “Is It Worth It?”. The film was made locally with the support of a number of local interests including Unight and Grampian Police and highlighted the dangers of breaching licensing legislation by attempting to purchase alcohol whilst under age.
The Board resolved:-
to request a special screening for its Members on a date to be arranged and in the meantime to support the message which the film was promoting.
- MARIE BOULTON, Convener.
APPENDIX A
1. APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Gamola Golf, 47 – 53 Market Street, Aberdeen
Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
2. APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Nick Nairn Cook School, 15 Back Wynd, Aberdeen
The Board had before it a letter of objection from Grampian Police. Sergeant Skinner addressed the Board in support of the letter of objection. Mrs Hood thereafter addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
3. APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PROVISIONAL PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Unit FS1, First Floor Mall, Union Square, Aberdeen
Mr Wood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
4. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Bad Apple, 2 Justice Mill Lane, Aberdeen
The Board were advised that part of the application referring to the creation of an external terrace on the first floor for eating and drinking had been withdrawn.
The Board had before it two letters of objection. Neither of the objectors was present.
Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application on the following condition: The licence holder shall ensure that at any time, the number of customers smoking outside the premises shall not exceed a maximum of 20.
5. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Eljo’s 53 Langstane Place, Aberdeen
The Board had before it a letter of objection. The objector was not present.
Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
6. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Frankie & Benny’s, Unit 5, Queen’s Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen
Mr Park, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application on condition that the part of the premises which provides outdoor drinking facilities ceases to operate at 2200 hours.
7. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Ghillies Lair, Great Southern Road, Inverdee, Aberdeen
Mr Wood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
8. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Hilton Garden Inn, St. Andrew Street, Aberdeen
Mr Wood, General Manager of the applicant company, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
9. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Kirkgate Bar, 18 Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen
The Board were advised that the confirmation of site notice had not been submitted.
The Board resolved:-
to defer consideration of the application to its next appropriate meeting.
10. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Konnichi Bar, Unit 8, The Academy, Belmont Street, Aberdeen
The Board were advised that part of the application to add televised sports had been withdrawn and that the remaining part of the application which referred to a change of the designated premises manager had already been granted as a minor variation under delegated powers.
11. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – La Lombarda, 2 King Street, Aberdeen
The Board heard Mr. Wyatt, on behalf of the applicant company, speak in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application on the following conditions: (i) the area of the premises which provides outdoor drinking facilities shall cease to operate at 22:00; and (ii) music shall not be provided outside at anytime.
12. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Rendezvous at Nargile Restaurant, 106 Forest Avenue, Aberdeen
The Board were advised that this application had been withdrawn.
13. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Robert Gordon University Student Association, 60 Schoolhill, Aberdeen
Ms Robb, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application subject to an amendment of the operating plan whereby children would be excluded from the premises after 2200 hours.
14. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Sunny’s (Nisa), 36 – 40 Market Street, Aberdeen
Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
15. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Sunny’s, 91 Urquhart Road, Aberdeen
The Board had before it a letter of objection. The objector was not present.
Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
16. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – The Supermarket, 384 – 386 Great Northern Road, Aberdeen
Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
17. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – Woodend Bar, 225 – 227 Stoneywood Road, Aberdeen
The Board heard Mr Dempster, Aberdeen Excise Licence Holders Association speak on behalf of the applicant in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
18. APPLICATION FOR VARIATION ON TRANSFER
Premises – Aperitivo, Unit 11, The Galleria, Bon Accord Street, Aberdeen
Ms Robb, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application on the following conditions: (i) the outside drinking facilities will cease to operate at 2230 hours; (ii) the takeaway food facility shall operate between the hours of 08:00 to 20:00 only; and (iii) food shall be provided for consumption on the premises between the hours of 08:00 to 00:00 only.
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19. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL LICENCE
Application Ref. No. 2/019
The Board had before it a notice in terms of Section 73(3)(b) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 submitted by the Chief Constable, Grampian Police who recommended for the purposes of the crime prevention objective that the application be refused.
Mrs Hood, Solicitor, addressed the Board on behalf of the applicant who was present.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
20. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL LICENCE
Application Ref. No. 2/020
The Board had before it a notice in terms of Section 73(3)(b) of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 submitted by the Chief Constable, Grampian Police who recommended for the purposes of the crime and disorder prevention objective that the application be refused.
Sergeant Skinner addressed the Board on behalf of the Chief Constable.
The applicant addressed the Board on his own behalf in support of the application.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.
21. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL LICENCE
Application Ref. No. 2/021
The Board had before it a letter from the Chief Constable, Grampian Police.
The Board resolved:-
to defer consideration of the application to allow the Depute Clerk to write again to the applicant seeking a response and to notify the applicant that, if no response to the letter was forthcoming within 14 days of the date of the letter, the Board would consider that the application had been withdrawn.
22. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL LICENCE
Application Ref. No. 2/022
The Board were advised that the applicant had submitted a letter indicating that he was unable to attend the meeting as he was abroad on holiday.
The Board resolved:-
to defer consideration of the application to its next meeting.
23. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL LICENCE
Application Ref. No. 2/023
The Board were advised that the application had been withdrawn.
24. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL LICENCE
Application Ref. No. 2/024
The Board had before it a letter from the Chief Constable, Grampian Police.
The Board resolved:-
to defer consideration of the application to allow the Depute Clerk to write again to the applicant seeking a response and to notify the applicant that, if no response to the letter was forthcoming within 14 days of the date of the letter, the Board would consider that the application had been withdrawn.
25. APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL LICENCE
Application Ref. No. 2/025
The Board had before it a letter from the Chief Constable, Grampian Police recommending for the purposes of the crime and disorder objective that the application be refused and heard Sergeant Skinner speak in support of the letter.
The applicant thereafter spoke on her own behalf in support of her application.
The Board resolved:-
to refuse the application.
26. APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF BINGO PREMISES LICENCE
Premises – The Boardwalk, Sea Beach, Aberdeen
Mr McGowan, Solicitor, addressed the Board in support of the application. He explained to the Board that the premises were currently licensed as an adult gaming centre and, that if the Board were minded to grant the application, the existing licence would be surrendered upon grant.
The Board resolved:-
to grant the application.