Agenda and draft minutes

Following the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II a minute’s silence was observed at the start of the meeting as a mark of respect.

The Licensing Panel considered the appointment of a Chairman for the meeting.

Resolved:

That Councillor Hutton be appointed Chairman for the meeting.

Members are asked to declare any interests in the items under consideration and in doing so state:

(1) the type of interest concerned

(2) the nature of the interest concerned; and

(3) whether they have or have not sat on a Planning Committee which has previously considered a planning application in respect of a licensed premises which is also subject to consideration for a premises licence as part of the agenda for this meeting.

If any Member requires advice on declarations of interests, they are advised to contact the Head of Democratic Governance in advance of the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest on this occasion.

To consider an application for a new Premises Licence for the Coastal Bay Hotel, 377- 379 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 6BH.

A. Application and representations submitted. To consider the attached report.

B. Determination of the application for a new Premises Licence – Coastal Bay Hotel.

The Licensing Panel will indicate how the decision is to be communicated to interested parties.

The Licensing Panel considered an application for a new Premises Licence for the Coastal Bay Hotel, 377-379 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 6BH.

The applicant, Coastal Bay Hotel Limited, was represented by Mr Oisin Daly of Absolute Licence Solutions Ltd who was accompanied by Mr Alan Diamond, Director of the applicant company, who joined the meeting by telephone.

The Panel considered a written request for the meeting to be deferred from Mr Lee Petrak, Trading Standards and Licensing Manager, who had objected to the application, as he was unable to attend due to ill health. As some outstanding electrical works had yet to be completed at the hotel, Mr Daly confirmed the applicant had no objection to the proposed deferral as it would allow his client time to complete the required works prior to consideration of the application by the Panel.

Members acknowledged the request and agreed to defer consideration of the application to a future meeting after which the works had been completed.

Resolved:

To defer consideration of the application for a new Premises Licence for the Coastal Bay Hotel to a future meeting.