Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report of the Trading Standards and Licensing Manager which sought to inform the Panel of an application for a new premises licence in respect of the Cotton Clouds Festival Ltd, Saddleworth Cricket Club, Well-i-Hole Road, Greenfield, Oldham which, due to representations being received, had been referred to this Panel for determination.

The application, following consultation with Greater Manchester Police, had been amended as follows:

Supply of Alcohol:

Friday – 1700 – 2130

Saturday – 1200 - 2130

General

Maximum capacity on each day that the event is open to the public – 4000 people

The Panel was informed that the representations received from two residents against this application concerned the duration of the event compared to the previous year and noise nuisance.

The Applicant’s representatives attended the meeting and addressed the Panel. The Panel asked and received clarification on the following points:

-       Site layout;

-       Number of Security Industry Authority (SIA) licenced staff on site during the event;

-       Closure of roads and footpaths;

-       Noise management plan;

-       Protection of children from harm and film screenings;

-       Overnight security arrangements;

-       Waste removal;

-       Designated points for Lost and Found;

-       Policy on drugs and drug amnesty bins;

-       First aid and event medical provider.

The Applicant’s representatives confirmed that the existing premises licence (PL964) for a one day event is to be surrendered(in the event that a licence is granted for a 1.5 day event) and that the conditions migrated to any new licence. 

At this point in the proceedings the Panel, in accordance with Regulation 14 (2) of the Licensing Act 2003 (Hearings) Regulation 2005, moved into private session. In reaching a decision the Panel took into account the relevant provisions of National Guidance and the Council Licensing Policy Statement with reference to the prevention of crime and disorder, public safety, prevention of public nuisance and protection of children from harm.

RESOLVED that:

1.    The application for a premises licence for a 1.5 day event (on a Friday/Saturday in any 12 month period) be granted;

2.    The licensable activities set out in paragraph 3.2 of the Report to Panel to be carried on the premises during the days/hours stated in paragraph 3.2 be permitted;

3.    The following conditions be attached:

a.    The conditions attached to premises licence PL964;

b.    Any additional conditions recorded in Part 3 (Operating Schedule) of the Application for a premises licence dated 15 March 2018;

c.    The conditions agreed between the Applicant and Greater Manchester Police (as set in paragraph 4.3 of the Report to Panel dated 19 June 2018)