Agendas, reports and minutes

A meeting of the Highland Licensing Board will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 at 1.00 pm (following the Highland Licensing Committee commencing 10.00 am).

You are invited to attend and a note of the business to be considered is attached. 

Webcast notice: This meeting will be filmed and broadcast over the internet on the Highland Council website and will be archived and available for viewing for 12 months thereafter. 

Members are reminded that during determination of a Licensing Board item, in order to be entitled to participate in any vote, members must be present throughout all of the proceedings. 

Members are further reminded that mobile devices, including mobile phones, can be used for following the agenda/reports and delivering speeches but should not be used for any form of communication (text or tweet) during the meeting. 

Yours faithfully 

Alaisdair H Mackenzie 
Clerk to the Licensing Board

Business

1. Apologies for absence
Leisgeulan

2. Declarations of interest
Foillseachaidhean com-pàirt

Members are asked to consider whether they have an interest to declare in relation to any item on the agenda for this meeting. Any Member making a declaration of interest should indicate whether it is a financial or non-financial interest and include some information on the nature of the interest. Advice may be sought from Officers prior to the meeting taking place.

3. Confirmation of minutes
Dearbhadh a’ gheàrr-chunntais

There is submitted for confirmation as a correct record the minute of the meeting of the Highland Licensing Board held on 2 February 2016.

4. Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Licences granted under delegated powers
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Ceadachdan a bhuilicheadh fo ùghdarras air a thiomnadh

There is circulated Report No HLB/018/16 detailing licences which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 20 January 2016 to 15 March 2016 and inviting the Board to note the report.

5. Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 
Occasional licences and extended hours 
granted under Delegated Powers 
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Ceadachdan Corra-uair agus uairean sìnte a bhuilicheadh fo ùghdarras air a thiomnadh

There is circulated Report No HLB/019/16 detailing occasional licences and extended hours applications which have been granted under delegated powers by the Clerk to the Board during the period 20 January 2016 to 15 March 2016 and inviting the Board to note the report.

6.  Extension of the period of the Board’s licensing policy statement 2013-16
Leudachadh de dh’ùine aithris poileasaidh ceadachd a’ Bhùird 2013-16

There is circulated Report No HLB/020/16 by the Clerk. 

7.  Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Applications for new premises licences
Achd na Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Larrtas airson cheadachdan thogalaichean ura

7.1 Ref: HC/RSL/1756 
Applicant: Isle of Sky Ltd, 19 Crespigny Road, London, NW4 3DT
Premises: Prince of India, Bayfield Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EW
Type: On sales and Off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/021/16 by the Clerk.

7.2 Ref: HC/INBS/588

Applicant: Cairngorm Greetings Limited Reg. Office: Oakfield House, 378 Brendan Street, Motherwell ML1 1XA, per Bernard Harris.
Premises: Cairngorm Creations Ltd, Unit 1D, Aviemore Shopping Centre, Grampian Road, Aviemore PH22 1RH.
Type: Off sales 

There is circulated Report No HLB/022/16 by the Clerk. 

7.3 Ref: HC/INBS/589 
Applicant: Speyside Distillers Company Ltd, Duchess Road, Glasgow G73 1AU 
Premises: Speyside Distillers Company Ltd, Tromie Mills, Kingussie PH21 1NS.
Type: Off sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/023/16 by the Clerk.

7.4 Ref: HC/RSL/3999
Applicant: GlenWyvis Distillery Ltd, Registered Office at Glenwyvis Farm House, Upper Docharty, Dingwall, IV15 9UF
Premises: GlenWyvis Distillery Ltd, Glenwyvis Farm House, Upper Docharty, Dingwall, IV15 9UF
Type: On and Off Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/024/16 by the Clerk.

7.5 Ref: HC/CSER/1757
Applicant: Thurso Football Club
Premises: Thurso Football Club, The Old Pavilion, Sir George’s Park, Thurso
Type: On Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/025/16 by the Clerk.

8. Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005
Applications for provisional premises licences
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005 
Iarrtas airson ceadachdan thogalaichean le cumha

8.1 Ref: HC/INBS/587
Applicant: LJ Restaurants Ltd Reg. Office: Johnston and Carmichael, Clava House, Cradlehall Business Park, Inverness IV2 5GH.
Premises: Sun Dancer Bar and Restaurant, Harbour Street, Nairn IV12 4PH
Type:  On and off sales.

There is circulated Report No HLB/026/16 by the Clerk.  

8.2 Ref: HC/RSL/1761
Applicant: Sea Breezes Ltd, Cnoc an Lion, Lower Ollach, Braes, IV51 9LJ
Premises: Cuchullin, Nicolson House, Wentworth Street, Portree, IV51 9EJ
Type:  On Sales and Off Sales

There is circulated Report No HLB/027/16 by the Clerk. 

9. Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 
Applications for variation (major) to premises licences
Achd Ceadachd (Alba) 2005
Iarrtasan airson Caochladh (Mòr) a thaobh ceadachdan thogalaichean

9.1 Ref: HC/RSL/1120 
Applicant: Partnership of Sine B and Gavin B Davis
Premises: West Highland Hotel, Mallaig, PH41 4QZ
Type:  On Sales

Variation:

(1) Increase core terminal hour Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday from 2400 hours to 0100 hours

(2) Increase core opening hour on Sunday from 1200 hours to 1100 hours and terminal hour from 2345 hours to 0100 hours

(3) Include provision of off-sales, Monday to Sunday from 1000 hours to 2200 hours

(4) Include within seasonal variation that the premises may take advantage of the Board's policy hours for the festive season

(5) Increase activities within operating plan to include indoor/outdoor sports, televised sports

(6) Increase capacity of premises from 280 to 300 persons

(7) Extend footprint of premises

(8) Amend layout plan to incorporate alterations to ground floor, mezzanine and external drinking areas

(9) Update description of premises

There is circulated Report No HLB/028/16 by the Clerk.

9.2 Ref: HC/RSL/0486
Applicant: David Smillie
Premises: Volunteer Arms, 47-49 High Street, Fort William
Type:  On Sales

Variation:

(1) Increase core hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings to 0300 hours the following day

(2) Include provision of Off-sales, Monday to Sunday from 1100 hours to 2200 hours

(3) Amend seasonal variation to include the Board's Festive Policy

(4) Update other activities to reflect increase in core hours

There is circulated Report No HLB/029/16 by the Clerk.

10. Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 Section 83 – review of personal licence – notice of conviction
Achd Cheadachd (Alba) 2005, Earrann 83 – ath-sgrùdadh air ceadachd phearsanta – brath dìtidh

10.1 Licence Holder: Jose L C Bellido (HC/RSL/L/3846)

There is circulated Report No HLB/030/16 by the Clerk.

10.2 Licence Holder: Mary Cowie (HC/CSER/2034)

There is circulated Report No HLB/031/16 by the Clerk.