Present at the Meeting:
- Councillor J B Baldwin(Chairman)
- Councillor Councillor B Merry
- Councillor S C Barnes
- Councillor J M Peet
- Councillor J Eccles-Churton
- CouncillorG A Fairhurst
- Councillor W Rotherham
- Councillor W Wilkes
- Councillor J Hilton
17 Welcome Councillor Peet: The Chairman welcomed new member Councillor J M Peet to the Licensing Committee.
18 Apologies for Absence: Councillors P Prescott, M Baines, Mrs J Birch, W Carney, Dr C Cottam and A Robinson.
19 AGMA Public Protection Partnership Project: The Committee considered a report which outlined the change management programme being undertaken by the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) Public protection Partnership and the company Business Regulation Solutions already established as the delivery mechanism to improve business compliance throughout Greater Manchester.
Resolved: The Committee notes the report.
20 Sale of alcohol to children: The Committee considered a report which informed Members of the actions taken by Trading Standards to address the problems associated with the sale and consumption of alcohol by children.
Resolved: The Committee notes the report.
21 Application for the grant of a licensed premeises gaming machine permit for more than five machines – AMF Bowl, Wallgate, Wigan: The Committee considered a report which advised Members of an application for the grant of a licensed premises gaming machine permit for more than five machines in respect of AMF Bowl, Wallgate, Wigan.
The applicant attended the hearing and answered questions. A diagram of the premises was tabled at the meeting and the Committee will visit the premises in the New Year.
Resolved: The Committee grants the application as submitted.
