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250 Gaming Machines in Clubs and Pubs;
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In addition, the department has responsibility for
licences such as petroleum, fireworks, operators, hypnotists, bingo
halls etc. The department works closely with the Responsible
Authorities (i.e. police, fire authority, trading standards,
environmental health etc.). The Licensing Section is
also
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heavily involved in the day to day running of Markets and
Car Boot Sales.
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The Officer reported on possible review of licences at
public houses which are currently under scrutiny following
complaints from the public.
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An update was provided regarding Under Age
“Off” Sales. Members noted that current guidelines
dictate that premises would need to be guilty on three occasions of
under age sales in any three month period prior to any action being
taken against them. Changes to Licensing Legislation have been
implemented on 29th January 2010 which state that two separate
sales of alcohol to underage persons within a three month period
could lead to a review and/or prosecution or the closure of the
premises for 48 hours in lieu of proceedings.
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An exercise held in February 2010 resulted in three
premises out of ten selling alcohol to under age persons. The
Police had also conducted two separate “on sales”
exercises where seven out of ten premises sold alcohol.
Unfortunately the correct code of practice was not followed and the
Licence Holders were therefore issued only with a warning regarding
their future conduct. Trading Standards had also carried out tests
on the strength of spirits sold at licensed premises resulting in
two cases appearing in court with heavy fines being imposed and the
personal licence of one landlord being revoked by the
Court.
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Members provided examples of concerns within their areas
regarding the sale of alcohol to under age persons and of under age
drinking causing anti social behaviour. The Chair urged Members to
contact the Officer to voice any concerns they have so as that the
appropriate action could be takenas the new Licensing Act now
provides the power for any elected members within any Authority
being able to request a review of any premises within that
Authority. The Act also includes three mandatory conditions to a
Premises Licence, to be effective from 1st April with further
conditions coming into force on 1st October 2010.
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The Officer confirmed that his department work in close
liaison with North Wales Police in an effort to address problems
arising from the sale of alcohol to under age persons.
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The Officer reported that a review of the Gambling Act has
been carried out and a review of the Licensing Act will take place
towards the autumn of 2010, as required under the Act, when it may
be prudent for this Committee to discuss the Policy so as to input
its views. In addition, training issues were noted in that an
in house training day will be arranged for Members in the near
future.
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The Chair thanked the Members for their attendance and the
Officer for his report.
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