Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Highland Licensing Board will take place remotely via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 8 September 2020 at 1.00 pm (following the Highland Licensing Committee commencing 10.00 am).

You are invited to attend and a note of the business to be considered is attached.

Webcast notice:  This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter.

Members are reminded that during determination of a Licensing Board Item, in order to be entitled to participate in any vote, Members must be present throughout all of the proceedings.

Members are further reminded that mobile devices, including mobile phones, can be used for following the agenda/reports and delivering speeches but should not be used for any form of communication (text or tweet) during the meeting.

Yours faithfully

Claire McArthur
Clerk to the Licensing Board

Business

1.  Apologies for absence
Leisgeulan

2.  Declarations of interest
Foillseachaidhean com-pàirt

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting.   Any Member making a declaration of interest should indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest.   Advice may be sought from Officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3.  Confirmation of minutes
Dearbhadh a’ gheàrr-chunntais

There is submitted for confirmation as a correct record the minute of the meeting of the Highland Licensing Board held on 4 August 2020.

4.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Licences granted under delegated powers
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005      
Ceadachdan a bhuilicheadh fo ùghdarras air a thiomnadh                      

There is circulated Report No HLB/057/20 detailing Licences which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 23 July 2020 to 25 August 2020 and inviting the Board to note the Report.

5.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Occasional licences and extended hours
granted under delegated powers
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Ceadachdan Corra-uair agus uairean sìnte a bhuilicheadh fo ùghdarras air a thiomnadh

There is circulated Report No HLB/058/20 detailing Occasional Licences and Extended Hours Applications which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 23 July 2020 to 25 August 2020 and inviting the Board to note the Report.

6.  Chief Constable’s Report 2019 to 2020
Aithisg an Àrd-Chonstabail 2019 gu 2020

There is circulated the Chief Constable’s Annual Licensing Report to the Highland Licensing Board for 2019/2020.

7.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Applications for new premises licences
Achd na Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Larrtas airson cheadachdan thogalaichean ura

7.1  Ref: HC/INBS/656
Applicant: White River Trading, The Strathdearn, Tomatin, IV15 7YN
Premises: The Strathdearn, Tomatin, IV13 7YN
Type: On and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/059/20 by the Clerk.

8.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005  
Applications for provisional premises licences 
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Iarrtas airson ceadachdan thogalaichean le cumha

8.1  Ref: HC/INBS/657
Applicant: Caledonian Event Ltd, c/o CMM Accountancy, The Green House, Beechwood Businee Park North, Inverness, IV2 3BL
Premises:  TBC (no name), 105-107 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EY
Type:  On and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/060/20  by the Clerk.

8.2  Ref: HC/RSL/1950
Applicant: The Highland Soap Company Limited, Registered Office – Spean Bridge, PH34 4EP
Premises:  Highland Soap Company, Old Inverlochy Farm, North Road, Fort William, PH33 6TQ
Type:  On and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/061/20 by the Clerk.

8.3  Ref:
Applicant: Graham McMenemy, Ben View Hotel, Strontian, PH36 4HY
Premises:  Ben View Hotel and Phoenix Restaurant, Strontian, PH36 4HY
Type:  On and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/062/20 by the Clerk.

9.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Applications for variation (major) to premises licences
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Iarrtasan airson Caochladh (Mòr) a thaobh ceadachdan thogalaichean

9.1  Ref:  HC/RSL/1706
Applicant:  Mary R Fraser
Premises:  Bridge Café, Spean Bridge, PH34 4EP
Type: Major Variation

Variation:

1. Seek provision of off-sales during the hours 1000 to 2200 hours;
2. Create new outdoor seating area with a capacity for 30 persons;
3. Add seasonal variation to permit extended hours during festive season;
4. Add additional activities to Operating Plan, within and outwith core hours as follows: conference facilities; club meetings; televised sport and outdoor drinking;
5. Additional activities may include the provision of a meals delivery service which can include delivery of alcohol;
6. Revision of children and young persons policy to reflect operation of premises;
7. Revision to premises description to incorporate additional activities.

There is circulated Report No HLB/063/20 by the Clerk.

9.2  Ref:  HC/CSR/0995
Applicant:  Wm Morrison Supermarkets plc
Premises:  Morrisons, Dalmore Road, Alness
Type: Off Sales

Variation:

1. Vary other services provided to include a home delivery shopping service and a click and collect service.

There is circulated Report No HLB/064/20 by the Clerk.

9.3  Ref:  HC/CSR/0194
Applicant:  The Firm of Caspian Shellfish
Premises:  Ben Loyal Hotel, Tongue, IV27 4XT
Type: On and Off Sales

Variation:

1.    Amend description of premises to include new licensed areas.

2.    Amend name and address of premises licence holder from The Firm of Caspian Shellfish to The Ben Loyal Hotel and the partnership’s address is now The Ben Loyal Hotel, Main Street, Tongue.

3.    Amendment to layout plan to extend the boundaries of the licensed premises to include 6 glamping pods located in the hotel grounds for either self-catering guests or additional accommodation for hotel guests and addition of the Ben Loyal Hotel apartments comprising 2 semi-detached cottages, one of which to be used for self-catering guests and the other as an additional 3 rooms for hotel guests.

4.    Addition of a second outdoor seating/drinking area to the north of the Ben Loyal Hotel apartments.

5.    Amendment to 5(f) any other activities to include room service including supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and food for resident hotel patrons during and out with core licensed hours shall be extended to include guests staying in the Ben Loyal apartments and the glamping pods.

6.    Occasionally a marquee is erected in the car park to accommodate weddings and other functions and events.  The dining room may on occasion be used to accommodate a temporary bar when the premises are hosting events such as weddings or other functions.

7.    Amendment to 6(e) Children and Young Persons to include reference to children and young persons being allowed access to the glamping pods and Ben Loyal Apartments which are within the hotel grounds.

8.    Amendment to on and off sale capacities to reflect the changes for the premises.

There is circulated Report No HLB/065/20 by the Clerk.

10.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Application for variation (major) to provisional premises licences
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Iarrtasan airson caochladh (mòr) a thaobh ceadachdan thogalaichean

10.1  Ref: HC/CSR/1925
Applicant:  Co-operative Group Food Limited
Premises:  Co-op, 110 High Street, Invergordon
Type: Off Sales

Variation:

1. Vary other services provided to include home delivery service

There is circulated Report No HLB/066/20 by the Clerk.

11.  Application for personal licence 
Iarrtas airson ceadachd phearsanta

11.1 Applicant:  Charles McCloskey 

There is circulated Report No HLB/67/20 by the Clerk.

12.  Surrender of premises licence
Gèilleadh ceadachd togalaich

12.1  Premises:  Spar Shop, 14A Bank Street, Balintore
Licence Holder:  CJ Lang and Son Ltd

The above Premises Licences have been surrendered in terms of Section 28(5)(f).