The officers consider that the following item or items contains exempt information as provided for in the Local Government Access to Information Act and that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. The Committee is recommended to agree the necessary resolutions excluding the public from the meeting during consideration of these items. At the time this agenda is published no representations have been that this part of the meeting should be open to the public.

A recommendation was made that the public be excluded during consideration of the following items of business.

Decision

To exclude the public during consideration of the following items which involved consideration of exempt information relating to the financial or business affairs of particular persons, and public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighed the public interest in disclosing the information.

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

The Hearing Panel considered a report from the Head of Planning, Building Control and Licensing.  The Hearing Panel also considered the written papers of the parties submitted and the oral representations of the parties who attended as well as the relevant legislation.

The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) representative addressed the Hearing Panel providing details of serious crime that the Premises Licence Holder was associated with. GMP noted that the Premises Licence Holder was on conditional bail, with a condition that restricted their ability to operate any licensed premises or apply for any new licenses. GMP also drew attention to further information that had been provided to the panel. GMP asked for the Premises Licence to be suspended pending the full review.

In reaching its decision, the panel considered the information provided by GMP. They accepted the evidence that the Premises Licence Holder was associated with serious crime.

Decision

To suspend the Premises Licence with immediate effect, pending the full review to be held on Monday 18 March 2024.