The Licensing Hearing of Northumberland Council was scheduled to meet on Tuesday 19 May 2026 to consider an application for a premises licence for Twelve06, located on High Street, Newbiggin by the Sea. The meeting's agenda included procedural matters and the determination of this licence application, which had received numerous objections.

Application for Premises Licence at Twelve06

The primary focus of the meeting was to consider an application for a premises licence for Twelve06, located at High Street, Newbiggin by the Sea, NE64 6DR. The applicant, Wayne Rigg, sought authorisation for the supply of alcohol on the premises between Monday and Sunday, from 11:00 to 23:00.

The report pack indicated that twenty-three objections had been received from interested parties. These objections were primarily centred on the grounds of the prevention of public nuisance.

The report detailed the licensing objectives that must be considered:

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm

The application itself outlined the applicant's proposed steps to promote these objectives. These included measures such as staff training on responsible alcohol retailing, a Challenge 21 age verification policy, and plans for managing noise and dispersal of customers. The applicant described Twelve06 as a tapas restaurant where alcohol would be ancillary to the dining experience, with live and recorded music intended to create background ambience.

However, a formal representation submitted by an interested party raised significant concerns regarding public safety, the prevention of crime and disorder, and the prevention of public nuisance. Specific issues highlighted included:

• The premises' exit opening directly onto a busy roundabout, posing a risk to patrons, particularly if intoxicated.
• Concerns about inadequate toilet provision.
• The absence of a fire exit from the first-floor area and terrace.
• The risk of drinks being dropped or thrown from the first-floor terrace onto the public highway.
• The potential for displacement of intoxicated patrons onto the public highway, leading to antisocial behaviour.
• Concerns about noise egress from the first-floor terrace and the lack of an entrance lobby to mitigate noise breakout at ground level.
• The proximity of the premises to a holiday park, raising concerns about children being exposed to intoxicated adults.

Several residents from Prospect Place also submitted objections, primarily focusing on the prevention of public nuisance. Their concerns related to noise from music and voices after 10 pm, particularly affecting bedroom windows and being exacerbated by open windows, doors, the balcony, and strong winds. They requested that the licence be granted only until 9 pm.

The report pack also included procedural items for the meeting, such as the procedure at licensing hearings, the election of a chair, and the disclosure of members' interests, as outlined in the council's Code of Conduct.