The Licensing Sub-Committee of the City of Edinburgh Council met on Monday, 17 June 2024, to discuss various licensing issues, including the suspension or revocation of licences for several businesses and the approval of new licences. Key decisions were made regarding the suspension of the licence for Deep Sea LHC and the approval of a temporary market operator's licence for Neighbourgood Pipe Lane.

Suspension or Revocation of Licence for Deep Sea LHC

The committee discussed a police request for the suspension or revocation of the licence for Deep Sea LHC, a local fish and chip shop. The police cited multiple incidents of anti-social behaviour and breaches of licensing conditions. The business owner argued that they had taken steps to address these issues, including hiring additional security staff. However, the committee decided to suspend the licence for three months, citing the need to ensure public safety and compliance with licensing laws.

Requests for Suspension of Licences

Several other requests for the suspension of licences were considered. The committee reviewed a report detailing these requests, which included various businesses that had failed to comply with licensing conditions. Each case was discussed individually, and decisions were made based on the severity of the violations and the potential impact on the community.

Temporary Market Operator's Licence for Neighbourgood Pipe Lane

The committee approved a temporary market operator's licence for Neighbourgood Pipe Lane, a community market initiative. The organisers presented their plans for the market, which included a focus on local produce and sustainable practices. The committee praised the initiative for its potential to boost local commerce and provide a community gathering space.

Sexual Entertainment Venue Licences

Applications for sexual entertainment venue (SEV) licences were also discussed. These included applications for venues at 2 High Riggs, 157-159 West Port, and 2 Lauriston Street. The committee considered the potential impact on the surrounding areas and the compliance of the applicants with existing regulations. Decisions were made to grant or deny licences based on these factors.

Short-Term Let Licences

The committee reviewed several applications for short-term let (STL) licences, including properties at 15 Cluny Avenue, 18 Dalkeith Road, and 54 St Marys Street. Each application was assessed for compliance with the council's short-term let policies, and decisions were made to approve or deny licences based on these assessments.

Street Trader Licences for Giancarlo Veronese

The committee considered applications for street trader licences for Giancarlo Veronese at Stance 1 and Stance 2. The applications were approved, allowing Mr Veronese to operate his food stalls at these locations.