Agenda and minutes

The Committee met to consider an application for the review of the premises licence at Pizza de Action Unit 17 Oldgate St Michaels Industrial Estate Widnes. 

The applicant Cheshire Police were represented by Ian Seville, Police Licensing Officer.

The premises Licence Holder Muayed Saied did not attend the hearing and was not represented. Therefore in accordance with the hearings regulation the Committee resolved to continue with the hearing in the absence of the Premises Licence Holder.

Ian Seville made reference to a witness statement made by Michelle Livesley, Immigration officer dated 30 January 2009.  

The procedure to be followed was explained and the police put their case in accordance with it. The Committee asked a number of questions of the police and considered the matter.

Resolved: That having considered the application in accordance with section 4 Licensing Act 2003 and all other relevant considerations the Committee made the following determination.

The Committee must act with a view to promoting the relevant licensing objective, in this case: the prevention of crime and disorder; and

The Committee must also have regard to-

(a) the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy, and

(b) the Statutory Guidance issued by the Secretary of State.

The Committee find that the allegation that crime and disorder exists arising from late night refreshment carried out at the premises has been proven to its satisfaction.

The circumstances of the case are such that the Committee has no option available to it other than to revoke the premises licence.

Reason for the determination

For the reasons stated above this determination is considered necessary for the promotion of the Licensing Objectives specifically the prevention of crime and disorder.