The report of the Head of Planning, Building Control and Licensing is enclosed.

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Planning, Building Control and Licensing regarding an Interim Steps hearing for Summary Review of the premises licence at Queen’s Arms, 6 Honey Street, Manchester, M8 8RG.

The summary review was requested by GMP following an incident at the premises which took place on 6 September 2020. The application was made under

section 53(B) of the Licensing Act 2003.

The Hearing Panel considered the written papers, oral representations of all parties as well as the relevant legislation.

GMP addressed the Hearing Panel to explain that a very serious criminal incident had taken place at the premises. It was noted by GMP that the incident had occurred after closing time and that North Manchester General Hospital had notified the Police and not the premises themselves. GMP explained further that there was no CCTV evidence as the system was not connected at the premises. In conclusion to their statement, GMP requested that the Hearing Panel remove the licence as the premises was now associated with serious crime.

The Premises Licence Holder confirmed that they had had no involvement with the premises since February 2019 and stated that they were fully compliant with any request made by GMP and the Hearing Panel’s decision.

Given the nature of the incident the Hearing Panel considered it necessary to suspend the licence pending the final review hearing.

Decision

To suspend the premises licence with immediate effect.