To confirm the Chair of this Sub-Committee for the duration of this hearing.

Councillor Lygo proposed and Councillor Yeatman seconded, Councillor Ottino as Chair.

Councillor Ottino was elected as Chair for the duration of the meeting.

None.

None.

The hearing procedures are attached.

The Sub-Committee noted the relevant procedure.

The Sub-Committee is asked to determine The Library’s application, taking into account the details in the report and any representations made at this Sub-Committee meeting.

The Chair invited all attendees to introduce themselves.

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer presented a summary of the report in relation to an application submitted by Hentom Pubs Ltd for a variation to a premises license in respect of 182 Cowley Road, Oxford.

The key matters for consideration included:

• Supply of Alcohol: (On and Off Sales)

o   Sunday to Monday 11.00 hours to 00.00 hours (no increase of hours)

o   Tuesday to Thursday 11.00 hours to 01.00 hours (an increase of 1 hour)

o   Friday to Saturday 11.00 hours to 02.00 hours (an increase of 2 hours)

o   (Off-sales of alcohol will cease at 23:00 hours daily)

• Provision of Recorded Music: (Indoors and Outdoors)

o   Sunday to Monday 11.00 hours to 00.00 hours (no increase of hours)

o   Tuesday to Thursday 11.00 hours to 01.00 hours (an increase of 1 hour)

o   Friday to Saturday 11.00 hours to 02.00 hours (an increase of 2 hours)

o   (Outdoor recorded music will be background-level only, will be limited in volume, and will cease at 23:00 hours on all days)

• Late Night Refreshment: (Indoors Only)

o   Sunday to Monday 23.00 hours to 00.00 hours (no increase of hours)

o   Tuesday to Thursday 23.00 hours to 01.00 hours (an increase of 1 hour)

o   Friday to Saturday 23.00 hours to 02.00 hours (an increase of 2 hours)

o   (Customers may consume food within the premises or in the external garden area)

• Opening hours:

o   Sunday to Monday 11.00 hours to 00.00 hours

o   Tuesday to Thursday 11.00 hours to 01.00 hours

o   Friday to Saturday 11.00 hours to 02.00 hours

o   (The premises will close no later than 30 minutes after the conclusion of the final licensable activity as existing)

• Non-standard Timings:

o   Christmas Eve until 01:00 hours the following day.

o   New Year Eve until 03:00 hours the following day.

o   May Morning until 02:00 hours (no increase in hours for non-standard timings)

The Senior Licensing Compliance Officer noted that two Responsible Authorities responded to the variation application during the consultation period, however no valid objections were received. One representation had been received from an Interested Party that was found in appendix 4. The representation highlighted concerns with how the licence failed to uphold the Crime and Disorder, Public Nuisance licensing objectives.

The Sub-Committee were reminded that when considering any representations, only issues relating to the four licensing objectives could be considered and appropriate weight given to the importance and relevance of each representation.

In making its decision, Members were also reminded that they had to regard the Home Office statutory guidance issued under section 182 of the Licensing Act 2003 and the Council’s own Statement of Licensing Policy.

The Chair thanked the Senior Licensing Compliance Officer and invited questions from the Sub-Committee; there were none

The Chair invited questions from the Legal Advisor; there were none. 

The Chair invited the applicants to present their case. Mr Cullen and Mr Reynolds were in attendance to present the application to the Sub-Committee.

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The next meeting will be held on Monday 8 June 2026.

The Sub-Committee noted the date of the next meeting.