Councillor Peter Murphy

DETERMINATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A NEW PREMISES LICENCE MADE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE LICENSING ACT 2003 - 4 North Brink Bar and Rooms Ltd, 4 North Brink, Wisbech, Cambs, PE13 1JR

From: Licensing Sub Committee - Thursday, 28th May, 2026 10.00 am - May 28, 2026

Application considered: The Licensing Sub-Committee (“the Committee”) considered an application (“the Application”) for a Premises Licence for 4 North Brink Bar and Rooms, Wisbech PE13 1JR (“the Premises”) by Northbrink Bar & Rooms Limited (“the Applicant”). The Application seeks to provide the following Licensable Activities: Sales of Alcohol Live Music Recorded Music The Application has received relevant representations from Other Persons. Those representations have not been withdrawn, and the Committee must determine the Application. Law and guidance considered: In reaching its determination, the Committee considered: The Licensing Act 2003; The Secretary of State’s Guidance issued under Section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003; Fenland District Council’s Statement of Licensing Policy; All evidence presented both orally and in writing for and against the Application; and Any legal advice (as set out below) provided to the Committee by its Legal Adviser. Legal advice provided: The Committee were reminded of the Licensing Objectives and that each objective carries equal weight. The Committee were reminded of their options as regards determining applications, namely: To grant the application for a Premises Licence To grant the application for a Premises Licence modified to such an extent as the Committee considers appropriate and proportionate for the promotion of the Licensing Objectives To exclude from the scope of the licence any of the Licensable Activities applied for To refuse to specify a person as the Designated Premises Supervisor To reject (refuse) the application. The Committee were reminded that they must have regard to the Council’s policy in respect of these types of applications, that the overarching legislation is the Licensing Act 2003, and that the Committee must have regard to the Section 182 Guidance. Matters found to be irrelevant in this case: Matters of crime and disorder that would fall outside the control of any reasonable Premises Licence Holder.

Recommendations Approved

APPLICATION FOR A FILM CLASSIFICATION

From: Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 1.30 pm - August 26, 2025

The Licensing Committee heard an application for a film classification as the film classification body for premises licensed for the exhibition of films under the Licensing Act 2003 within Fenland District.   In reaching their conclusion, the Licensing Committee viewed two episodes of the film, heard evidence from the applicant’s representative, considered the relevant legislation, guidance and the Council’s Licensing Policy.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of the Chairman for the Municipal Year

From: Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 26th August, 2025 1.30 pm - August 26, 2025

Recommendations Approved

County-wide Housing Adaptations and Repairs Policy

From: Cabinet - Monday, 24th March, 2025 4.00 pm - March 24, 2025

To consider revisions to the existing County-wide Disabled Facilities Grants and Housing Repairs Policy as an outcome of the 2024 review of Disabled Facilities Grants which help support wider health and social care outcomes.

Recommendations Approved

Update of the Council's Corporate Complaints Policy (3C's) and associated procedures

From: Cabinet - Monday, 24th March, 2025 4.00 pm - March 24, 2025

The Ombudsman for Local Government and Social Care (LGSCO) revised the Complaint Handling Code in 2024. This has resulted in the Council’s 3C’s policy being reviewed and updated to reflect guidance within the Code.

Recommendations Approved