The Chairman opened the meeting by introducing the Sub-Committee and the officers present.  He then outlined the procedure that would be followed.

Councillors should not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for  themselves or their spouse, civil partner or person with whom they are living with as a spouse or civil partner.  They must declare and resolve any interests and relationships.

The Chairman will ask Members if they have any interests to declare in respect of items on this agenda, under the following headings:

(a)          Disclosable Pecuniary Interests (DPI) under the Localism Act 2011.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DPI, the Member must leave the meeting and not take part in the discussion or vote.  This applies even if there is provision for public speaking.

(b)          Disclosable Non Pecuniary (DNPI) under the Code of Conduct adopted by the Council in May 2012.  The nature as well as the existence of any such interest must be declared.  After declaring a DNPI interest, the Member may stay, speak and vote on the matter.

(c)          Where it is possible that a fair-minded and informed observer, having considered the facts would conclude that there was a real possibility that the Member might be predetermined or biased the Member should declare their predetermination or bias and then leave the meeting while that item is considered.

Advice to Members:  If any Councillor has any doubt about the existence or nature of any DPI or DNPI which he/she may have in any item on this agenda, he/she should seek advice from the Monitoring Officer, the Head of Legal or from other Solicitors in Legal Services as early as possible, and in advance of the Meeting.

No interests were declared.

To decide whether to pass the resolution set out below in respect of the

following item:

That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press

and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of

business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt

information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2.

1. Information relating to any individual.

2. Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual

Resolved:

(1)  That under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraphs 1 and 2.

1.    Information relating to any individual.

2.    Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual

To consider a review of the Premises Licence for Oasis Club, Saddlebrook Holiday Park, Warden Bay, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheppey, Kent ME12 4LT.

The Licensing Officer introduced the report which was to consider the application from Kent Police for a summary review of the premises licence and to decide whether interim steps were necessary pending a full review of the licence.

The Licensing Officer explained to the Sub-Committee that the notice had been served on the premises and this hearing had to be conducted within 48 hours of the notice being served. A full hearing would be conducted in 28 days-time where Committee members would review the licence.

The Chairman asked the Applicant to present their case. The Applicant outlined the circumstances of why the notice had been served on the premises and informed Members of the evidence they had collected. The Applicant stated that the evidence will be shown at the Full Licensing Hearing in 28 days-time.

The Chairman asked the Respondent to present their case and the Legal Officer confirmed with the Respondent that knew the reasons behind why this notice had been served and their right to object. The Respondent stated that they regretted the incidents at the premises and did not challenge the proposed suspension.

Members of the Sub-Committee adjourned to make their decision at 10:55 am. Members of the Sub-Committee, the Team Leader (Contentious) and Democratic Services Officer returned at 10:58 am, when the meeting was re-convened.

The decision, as set out at Appendix 1 to these minutes was announced.