Agenda and minutes

County Councillor J. Higginson declared a personal, non-prejudicial interest pursuant to the Members’ Code of Conduct in respect of an application for the grant of an Adult Gaming Centre at 2 – 4 Monnow Street, Monmouth as he is a Member of Monmouthshire County Council’s Planning Committee and might be required to determine the change of use for the premises.

County Councillor A. Easson declared a personal, non-prejudicial interest pursuant to the Members’ Code of Conduct in respect of an application for the grant of an Adult Gaming Centre at 2 – 4 Monnow Street, Monmouth as he is a Member of Monmouthshire County Council’s Planning Committee and might be required to determine the change of use for the premises.

The Sub-Committee considered an application for the grant of an Adult Gaming Centre licence under section 160 of the Gambling Act 2005 for 2-4 Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EE.

The Chairman welcomed the applicant to the meeting and introduced Members of the Sub-Committee and the attending officers and explained the protocol for the meeting.

The applicant confirmed their name and address to the Sub Committee. The applicant confirmed receipt of the report and was content to proceed with no legal representation.

It was noted that the objectors had received a copy of the report. However, there were no objectors present at the meeting.

The key issues and details were read out to the Sub-Committee.

The applicant was then given the opportunity to address the Sub Committee, to put forward any relevant explanations. Following this, Members of the Sub Committee put forward questions to the applicant and discussion ensued. The applicant was then given the opportunity to sum up.

Following questioning, the Licensing Sub-Committee and the Legal representative left the meeting to deliberate and discuss the findings.

Upon re-commencement, the Chair advised that the Sub-Committee had resolved to grant the adult gaming centre premises licence for 2-4 Monnow Street, Monmouth, NP25 3EE which will be subject to the mandatory conditions applicable to such premises licences, as prescribed under section 167 of the Act).