Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest made in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

The Panel is asked to consider a review of a premises licence under section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003.

The Report of the Director of Central Services and Deputy Chief Executive asked the Panel to consider an application for a review of a premises licence which had been made under Section 51 of the Licensing Act 2003 in relation to the premises known as Desh, 68-70 High Street, West Malling ME19 6LU.

The Applicants Representative, Mr Wesley Halls, Senior Immigration Officer, addressed the Panel during which he advised that consideration had been given to further evidence submitted by the Premises Licence Holder, including the introduction of employment checks, and as a result, the Home Office was satisfied that they had no concerns that the licensing objectives would not be met in the future.   

Furthermore, having regard to the positive record of the Premises Licence holder and the favourable comments received from the responsible authorities, the Home Office was satisfied that no action should be taken and respectively requested that the application for a review of the premises licence be withdrawn. 

RESOLVED: That the application for a review of the premises licence, be withdrawn.

The Chairman to move that the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting during consideration of any items the publication of which would disclose exempt information

There were no items considered in private.