Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Highland Licensing Board will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Monday, 20 June 2022 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.  Election of Convener
Cur Neach-gairm an Dreuchd

In terms of paragraph 6 of Schedule 1 to the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 the Board must, at their first meeting after the election of members of the Board, elect one of their members as convener of the Board.

4.  Election of Vice-Convener
Cur Iar-Neach-Gairm an Dreuchd

The Board may elect one of their members as vice-convener of the Board.

The meeting will adjourn between Items 4 and 5 for 15 minutes to allow the new Convener and Vice Convener to familiarise themselves with the meeting procedures and protocols.

5.  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 25 April 2022.

6.  The Highland Licensing Board Annual Financial Report 2021-22 
Aithisg Ionmhasail Bhliadhnail Bòrd Ceadachd na Gàidhealtachd 2021/22

There is circulated Report No HLB/045/22 by the Clerk to the Board inviting the Board to approve the Board’s sixth annual Financial Report for publication in accordance with Section 9B of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

7.  The Highland Licensing Board Annual Functions Report 2021-22 
Aithisg Dhreuchdan Bhliadhnail Bòrd Ceadachd na Gàidhealtachd 2021/22

There is circulated Report No HLB/046/22 by the Clerk to the Board inviting the Board to approve the Board’s fifth annual Functions Report for publication in accordance with section 9A of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.

8.  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/047/22 detailing Licences which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 14 April 2022 to 8 June 2022 and inviting the Board to note the Report.

9.  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/048/22 detailing Occasional Licences and Extended Hours Applications which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 14 April 2022 to 8 June 2022 and inviting the Board to note the Report.

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

10.1  Ref: HC/INBS/668
Applicant: Hebridean Island Cruises Ltd, Kintail House, Carleton New Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2DE
Premises: Lord of the Highlands (A Ship), Muirtown Basin, Caledonian Canal, Inverness, IV3 5LE
Type: on sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/049/22 by the Clerk.

10.2  Ref: HC/INBS/669
Applicant: Matthew’s Foods (Scotland) Limited, Unit 1, 230-260 Garscube Roaad, Glasgow, G4 9RR.
Premises: Matthew’s Foods, 21A Harbour Road, Inverness, IV1 1SY
Type: off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/050/22 by the Clerk.

10.3  Ref: HC/RSL/2004
Applicant: Aska Marine Ltd, Torghrinn, Church Road, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8DD
Premises: Fishermans Kitchen, Kyle Prospect, Ferry Road, Kyle of Lochalsh, IV40 8AF
Type: on sales and off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/051/22 by the Clerk.

10.4  Ref: HC/RSL/2005
Applicant: Nigel and Julie Traynor, Uircheann Righ, 28 Anaheilt, Strontian, PH36 4JA
Premises: Uircheann Righ, 28 Anaheilt, Strontian, PH36 4JA
Type: on sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/052/22 by the Clerk.

10.5  Ref: HC/CSR/2006
Applicant: Jason Watts and Lynn Watts
Premises: Forse of Nature, Forse House, Latheron
Type: On and Off Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/053/22 by the Clerk.

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

11.1  Ref: HC/CSR/2007
Applicant: Kurt Larson
Premises:  Ardoch Cottage, Ardoch Estate, Kishorn
Type:  On Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/054/22 by the Clerk.

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

12.1  Ref:   HC/INBS/0042
Applicant:   Alhama UBB Limited
Premises:   Uncle Bob’s Bar, 1 High Street, Nairn, IV12 4AG
Type:  On-sales

 Variation:

1. Increase terminal core on-sale hours to 0100 hours – Monday to Sunday (previously Monday to Thursday and Sunday until 2400 hrs and  Friday and Saturday until 0030 hours)
2. Increase opening hour on Sunday to 1100 hours (previously 1200 hrs)
3. Add off-sale activity to operating plan during the following core hours : Monday to Sunday 1100 hours to 2200 hours
4. At Q. 4 of operating plan add seasonal variation to permit premises to take advantage of the Licensing Board’s festive policy hours
5. At Q. 5 of operating plan add dance facilities within core hours
6. Update children’s policy to permit children on the premises until 2000 hrs (previously 1900 hrs).

There is circulated Report No HLB/055/22 by the Clerk.

12.2  Ref:   HC/RSL/1119
Applicant:   Motor Fuel Limited per Harper MacLeod, 45 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3PE
Premises:   Road to the Isles Filling Station, North Road, Fort William, PH33 6TQ
Type:Off Sales

 Variation:

1. Increase alcohol display capacity to 14.828125 sqm (previously 7.95 sqm)
2. Change to layout plan as a result of extension and refurbishment of retail shop to create new extended shop retail space and adjacent Subway food shop. Refurbishment of all retail space as part of Londis refit of premises.

There is circulated Report No HLB/056/22 by the Clerk.

12.3  Ref:   HC/INBS/534
Applicant:   C J Lang and Son Ltd, 78 Longton Road, Dundee, DD4 8JU, per TLT Solicitors
Premises:   Spar Shop, Unit 1, Culloden Service Station, Culloden, IV2 7NL
Type:  off sales
Variation:

1. "The primary activity undertaken in the premises is the general retail sale of groceries and the like.  Charity collection, point and charitable events take place.  Food to go. Click and collect. Home deliveries. Paypoint payment. National Lottery outlet. Sampling and promotional activities".

There is circulated Report No HLB/057/22 by the Clerk.

12.4  Ref:  HC/CSR/0546
Applicant:  C J Lang and Son, 78 Longtown Road, Dundee, DD4 8JU per TLT Solicitors
Premises:  Spar Foodstore, 2 Dunrobin Street, Helmsdale, KW8 6JA
Type: Off sales

Variation:

1. Add music and gaming as activities during and outwith core hours.
2. Amend and add the following wording to Q5 - the premises may open for general trade prior to the commencement of core hours. Recorded music may be played, such as Spar Radio prior to the commencement of core hours. This is background level only. National lottery tickets/cards can be purchased prior to core hours.
3. Amend and add the following wording to Q5(f) - The primary activity undertaken in the premises is the general retail sale of the following: Groceries; confectionery, bread and cakes, crisps/snacks, non-foods, toiletries, frozen and chilled foods, fruit/vegetables/flowers, news and magazines, toys, tobacco and cigarettes, beers/wines/spirits and other alcoholic products, non-alcoholic drinks. Charity collection point and charitable events take place. Food to Go. Click and collect. Home Deliveries. Paypoint payment. National Lottery outlet. External automated cash machine. Sampling and promotional activities.

There is circulated Report No HLB/058/22 by the Clerk.

12.5  Ref:  HC/CSR/1423
Applicant:  Muir of Ord Golf Club
Premises:  Muir of Ord Golf Club, Great North Road, Muir of Ord
Type: On and Off Sales

Variation:

1. amend the layout plan for the addition of an outdoor drinking area;
2. increase the on sales capacity to include 30 for the outdoor area;
3. increase the on sales hours to terminate daily at 0100 hrs (already granted for Friday);
4. increase the off sales hours to commence at 1000 hrs on Sunday;
5. add outdoor drinking as an activity provided during core hours;
6. add takeaway food and alcohol as another activity provided;
7. redefine the children and young persons policy.

There is circulated Report No HLB/059/22 by the Clerk.

12.6  Ref:  HC/CSR/0740
Applicant:  C J Lang and Son Limited
Premises:  Spar, 8 Main Street, Balintore
Type: Off Sales

Variation:

1. add recorded music and gaming as activities provided during and outwith core hours and provide explanation for this;
2. add information on other activities provided;
3. amend the layout plan following internal reconfiguration;
4. increase alcohol display capacity from 17.45m2 to 20.2m2

There is circulated Report No HLB/060/22 by the Clerk.

13.  Surrender of premises licence
Gèilleadh ceadachd togalaich

13.1  Premises:   The Hen House, Hill Street, Dingwall
Licence Holder:   Sean Kennedy

The Board is invited to note that the above Premises Licence has been surrendered in terms of section 28(5)(f).