The Report of the Deputy Chief Executive is attached.

A procedure note which explains what happens at a Licensing Sub-Committee, follows.

The Chairman introduced members and officers present and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

The Chairman asked the applicant and the other parties present to introduce themselves. He then explained the procedure to be followed at the hearing.

The Council Officer summarised the application which was set out in full in the report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The hearing continued in accordance with the procedure.

Having heard the evidence presented, the Sub-Committee retired to consider and determine the application, having regard to the licensing objectives on prevention of crime and disorder.  Upon reconvening, the Sub-Committee asked further questions of the applicant before retiring again to consider their decision.

The meeting was reconvened, the Sub-Committee having fully considered the application and evidence having regard to the relevant licensing objectives, and the Chairman gave the Sub-Committee’s summary decision.

The full decision with reasons would be notified to the applicant and other parties within five working days of the hearing.

Resolved that the application for a new Premises Licence at Fora Restaurant, 13-15 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4QY be granted subject to the addition of two conditions as proposed by the applicant and set out in full in the attached Decision Notice.