The council meeting primarily focused on the application for a full variation of a premises license for The Studio on Castle Street. The application sought to extend operational hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

Decision: Appointment of Meeting Chair Councillor Edwards was appointed as the chair for the meeting. The decision was straightforward, with Councillor Ray seconding the motion and unanimous approval from all present. This procedural decision allowed the meeting to proceed formally with an appointed leader.

Decision: Application for License Extension at The Studio The main agenda was the consideration of extending the operational hours of The Studio. The applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Woodhouse, represented by Mr. Andrew Woods, argued that extending the hours would meet customer demand and help the business stay competitive. They noted that previous temporary extensions had not resulted in complaints. Concerns from objectors included potential noise and disturbances, but no concrete evidence was presented, and no objectors attended the meeting. The licensing officer and environmental health representative confirmed no official complaints or issues had been recorded. The decision's implications would directly affect local residents and the business operations of The Studio.

Interesting Occurrence: An interesting moment occurred when the discussion briefly turned to the history of the premises and nearby developments, providing context to the longstanding nature of the venue and its integration into the community. This historical perspective seemed to play a role in the council's consideration of the application.